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Bespoke higher power version of GKN eAxle for London Taxi range-extended EV

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A bespoke development of GKN’s coaxial eAxle powers the rear wheels of the LEVC (London EV Company, formerly known as London Taxi Company)’s electrified TX model. A small gasoline engine at the front of the taxi provides range-extended power to the battery pack only, which means the taxi is always powered electrically by the eAxle.

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Continental launches series production of technologies for robo-taxis

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Continental technologies such as ABS, radar and redundant brake system are being used in series production for robo-taxis for first time. Continental has developed a production-ready radar system specifically designed for driverless vehicles. Continental has held a stake in this driverless vehicle manufacturer since 2017.

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Geely raises $400M via Green Bonds sale to develop and produce TX5 range-extended electric London taxis

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China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) has raised $400 million through the first Green Bond sale on the offshore market from a Chinese automobile company to support the design, development and production of range-extended electric vehicles by its UK subsidiary, the LondonTaxi Company (LTC), manufacturer of the iconic London Black Cab.

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easyJet and Wright Electric: all-electric short-haul flights within a decade

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Wright Electric designs feature swappable batteries, high aspect ratio wings for energy efficient flights and a distributed electric propulsion system. The company is also partnering with Safran to trial e-taxi hydrogen fuel cell technology in the coming months in what will be a revolutionary zero emissions taxiing system for its aircraft.

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DiDi Labs opens new campus in Mountain View

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Didi Chuxing offers a full range of mobile tech-based mobility options for more than 450 million users, including Taxi, Premier, Express, Hitch, Luxe, Bus, Minibus, Designated Driving, Car Rental, Enterprise Solutions and Bike-Sharing. DiDi acquired Uber China in August 2016.

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Li-ion maker Boston Power secures US$290M from two local Chinese governments for expansion

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The company’s Liyang facility will receive a total investment of $160 million, increasing its manufacturing capacity fivefold by 2016. In addition to premium cars, the company’s products cater to buses, sedans, taxis, and a variety of EVs designed for personal consumers and clean public transport operators.

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Lamborghini R&D vet flips to Apple for self-driving EV project

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Bloomberg , citing people with knowledge of the situation, said Taraborrelli will help lead the design of Apple’s future EV. Taraborrelli said Lamborghini has been working to develop vehicle chassis for plug-in hybrid designs since 2015. Some of Apple’s talent has also left to join other automotive startups.

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