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Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

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New York City Clean Air Taxi rules are successful in cutting emissions and reducing air pollution, [link] to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Drexel University. The scientists report that overall fuel efficiency of the medallion taxi fleet climbed from 15.7 Treat, Kimberly R.

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Nissan has more than 550 electric taxis on European roads

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With more than 550 electric taxis on European roads, Nissan is now Europe’s best-selling manufacturer of 100% electric taxis. During 2015, more than 100 electric vehicles were delivered to taxi companies across Europe. Top five Nissan e-taxi countries in Europe by registrations. Green Lite Taxi Kft.,

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12th FYP targeting 100,000 EVs in Beijing by 2015

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The recently approved 12 th Five-Year plan (FYP) is targeting 100,000 in-use pure electric vehicles in Beijing by 2015, most of which will be passenger cars. People’s Daily. However, there has still been no progress in private passenger cars.

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City of Dalian orders 1,200 BYD electric buses

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The municipal government of Dalian, China has signed a cooperative agreement with BYD for the purchase of 600 BYD electric buses in 2014 and another 600 in 2015, totaling 1,200 units. The company recently inked a similar purchase agreement with Nanjing, for 600 electric buses and 400 electric taxis. Earlier post.).

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Bosch acquires US ridesharing start-up SPLT

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SPLT was founded in 2015. It has been agreed that the purchase price will not be disclosed. Ridesharing, in which digital services and apps are used to form carpools and to organize vehicle sharing and taxis, is a growth market in the connected mobility sector. Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management.

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Westport acquires Clean Energy’s BAF natural gas vehicle business for $25M

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This acquisition increases Westport’s product range with the Ford line to include transit, cargo shuttle and taxi vehicles and dedicated natural gas vehicles for markets such as California. Fuel is useable anywhere in the Clean Energy network of CNG fueling stations until December 2015.

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

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Norway leads electric vehicle (EV) adoption, boasting the highest share of new EV purchases worldwide. This approach of virtually redesigning the tax structure within the auto industry also stands out amongst other countries, which mainly rely on direct subsidies to incentivize EV purchases over internal combustion engine cars.

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