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Tesla Model Y taxi fleet successfully blocked by NY commission

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The New York Taxi and Limousine Commission’s (TLC) efforts to block the deployment of 50 Tesla Model Y taxis from electric transit startup Revel were successful. This effectively blocks Revel from launching its 50 Model Y taxis without breaking city rules. Do you have anything to share with the Teslarati Team?

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8 countries commit to increase the share of EVs in their government fleets

Green Car Congress

At the Marrakech Climate Change Conference (COP22), eight nations—Canada, China, France, Japan, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the US— signed a Government Fleet Declaration , pledging to increase the share of electric vehicles in their government fleets and calling for other governments to join them.

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DOE to issue $35M funding opportunity for hydrogen and fuel cell technology; Class 1-2 fuel cell plug-in hybrids

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Applicants must demonstrate and deploy plug-in fuel cell hybrid all electric light-duty vehicles for applications such as parcel delivery or freight distribution, corporate all electric fleet, taxi services, or corporate utility transportation such as service call vehicles. One award, up to $250,000.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

Green Car Congress

In late April 2015, Geely Auto deployed a first-of-its-kind fleet of 150 methanol-fueled taxis in the southern Chinese city of Guiyang in cooperation with the municipal government. The company is proactively working with partners across China to expand the use of methanol-fueled vehicles.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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In the USA rapidly rising Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards [ 28 ] for vehicle model years through 2025 may stimulate more production of PHEVLERs and BEVs. [ Frank (2012) Electrification of Taxi Cabs in Major Chinese Cities with Range Extended Electric Vehicles. 32 ] Watson, Sterling and Andrew A.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

Drive Electric

If your staff are using taxis, Ubers and subsidised public transport to get around and what impact that has on cost and emissions. By transitioning your fleet to electric, you can: Position your company as a national leader in climate action and tech. Exercise your corporate responsibility. Benefit your bottom line.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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For the current fiscal year, the program is slated to invest approximately $90 million to encourage the development and use of new technologies, and alternative and renewable fuels, to help the state meet its climate-change goals. It is paid for through surcharges on vehicle and boat registrations, and smog check and license plate fees.