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Toyota introduces new LPG hybrid taxi in Japan; trial of lane-specific congestion info from taxi data

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Toyota Motor Corporation has introduced a new taxi vehicle for Japan, the “JPN Taxi.” Toyota made enhancements to safety equipment, including adding the Toyota Safety Sense C package and six SRS airbags as standard features. JPN Taxi will be available in two grades: Standard and Premium. mpg US, 5.51

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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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Symbio intros 40 kW hydrogen fuel cell range-extending module for heavy-duty electric vehicles

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In 2017, Symbio integrated a 15 kW (net) fuel cell range extender in a Nissan e-NV200 electric van, with plans to introduce the vehicle to the European taxi market. The hydrogen fuel cell meets the highest standards of an automobile (durability, shock resistance, vibration, hot or cold weather etc.) Earlier post.)

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Finally, Tesla Confirms The Wireless Charging & A Little More On Wireless Charging of EVs

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Drivers must contend with disparate charging network and connection standards while using EVs as there are many charging standards. Volvo Cars worked with Swedish taxi companies to test this technology in urban settings. Two Kangoo ZE cars were outfitted with Qualcomm Technologies wireless chargers by Renault Group in 2017.

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Wireless Charging of EVs Being Tested

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The beauty of an automobile is that it is a seamless integration of all the scientific principles and engineering disciplines known to man. Wireless EV charging technology embedded in roadway pavement will be tested in Indiana, allowing automobiles to charge while driving. Electric vehicles are pushing this even more.

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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

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The next question is about the robo taxi unveil. Elon Musk: Yeah, I mean, we’re putting the actual “Auto” in automobile. if you just have the car drive you around it is obvious, that our solution, with a relatively low-cost inference computer and standard cameras, can achieve Self-Driving. Martin Viecha: Thank you.

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