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Volkswagen progressing with work on quantum computing, develops traffic management system for taxi companies

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As a result, public transportation organizations, taxi companies, and transport service providers will be able to deploy their fleets considerably more efficiently while minimizing waiting times for passengers. Public transport organizations and taxi companies in large cities are highly interested in managing their fleets efficiently.

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Volkswagen establishes VWAT subsidiary to bring autonomous driving to market; light commercial vehicles first target

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The company will be managed by Alexander Hitzinger, Senior Vice President for autonomous driving in the Volkswagen Group and Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management responsible for Technical Development at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV). The first application cases are planned in the commercial sector.

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CAE and Volocopter partner to train eVTOL pilots

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Volocopter’s VoloCity air taxi for commercial UAM services. The company’s first commercial eVTOL aircraft, the VoloCity, is well into its certification program with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and is positioned to launch first services in time for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. © Volocopter.

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Motional puts robotaxi deployment on back burner, to focus on technology development – ET Auto

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Motional partners with ride-hailing platforms Uber and Lyft to provide driverless taxi services. Self-driving technology company Motional said on Tuesday it would focus on developing its core technology and delay commercial robotaxi deployments, while it lays off staff as part of its restructuring process.

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Better Place to Conduct Pilot Project in Tokyo for Electric Taxis with Switchable Batteries; Research Partnership with University of Melbourne

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Better Place has received an award from the Japanese government to conduct a pilot project in Tokyo for the world’s first electric taxis with switchable batteries. In Tokyo alone, there are approximately 60,000 taxis, a far greater number than in New York, Paris, or Hong Kong. Tokyo R&D Co.,

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SoCalGas & California Energy Commission funding project to test hydrogen fuel cell technology for harbor craft; led by ZEI

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The Small Fast Harbor Craft Project, led by Zero Emission Industries’ ( ZEI ) (formerly Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine) will test a commercial marine vessel modified to incorporate a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain. Zero Emission Industries, launched 2017, develops and sells power systems for a range of applications.

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Wisk unveils autonomous four-seat eVTOL air taxi; Generation 6

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Wisk Aero, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, revealed the first self-flying, all-electric, four-passenger vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi. A larger passenger cabin with 4 seats and ample storage for baggage and personal carry-on items, making it one of the most versatile air taxis in the market.

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