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Nissan Taxi Of Tomorrow debuting on eve of New York International Auto Show

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The 2014 Nissan NV200 Taxi, New York’s Taxi of Tomorrow, will make its global debut tonight at a special event in SoHo with Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn and New York City Mayor Michael R. The new taxi is powered by a proven 2.0L The new taxi is powered by a proven 2.0L Earlier post.). Opening side windows.

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GM reports strong Q1 Earnings, prepares to navigate semiconductor shortage

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“These strong results demonstrate once again the underlying strength of our business , especially in North America and China, and at GM Financial. We introduced BrightDrop, a business created to help commercial delivery fleets maximize productivity, improve safety and reduce their carbon footprint. taxis by 2030.

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Oorja Protonics Introduces New Direct Methanol Fuel Cell On-Board Battery Charger

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In August 2009, Nissan North America (NNA) deployed OorjaPacs for the 60 tugs at its Smyrna, Tenn., SymPowerco has identified markets for Hybrid Electric Drive Systems including golf carts, small industrial vehicles, three-wheeled taxis in the Far East (Tuk-Tuks), motorbikes and similar small vehicles. assembly plant.

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HEI study finds London Congestion Charging Scheme shows little evidence of improving air quality

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Also, some behavioral adjustments among the population, e.g. increased diesel-powered taxi and bus trips to transport people into the zone, may have offset any benefits. —Kelly et al. Finally, other changes occurring at the same time (e.g.

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MIT and IEA reports take different views of the future of natural gas in transportation

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Because of the lower carbon/hydrogen ratio of methane (CH 4 ) relative to gasoline, CO 2 emissions from the combustion of natural gas are approximately 75% of those of gasoline for a given amount of energy production. Recently enacted state low-carbon fuel standards (e.g., These include short-range, heavy-duty vehicles (e.g.,

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Car News: 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

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The platforms can be mounted with a pickup or van body, and even a passenger design for a taxi. Timing: PVB production is in South Korea with the North America on-sale date to be announced. With dual motors, the all-wheel drive has 800-volt architecture and carbon ceramic Brembo brakes.

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