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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 held a stake in this driverless vehicle manufacturer since 2017. Continental’s braking portfolio includes suitable technologies for robo-taxis, such as the MK C1 one-box brake system.

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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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The plug-in hybrid TX5 London Cab will be launched in the UK at the end of 2017 and in international markets in 2018. At 31,000 square metres, the Ansty facility will now be 50% larger than originally planned to accommodate the enhanced R&D centre and additional technical facilities alongside the production line to build the new TX5.

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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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Once brought to market, the fuel cell technology could reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution from thousands of small commercial boats throughout California including patrol, fishing, fire, rescue, ferry, taxi, recreational and other vessels.

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NEVS and DiDi partner up for future mobility; EV optimized for DiDi services

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In January 2017, the Chinese government approved NEVS’ application to start production of electric vehicles in its manufacturing plant in Tianjin. NEVS is the first joint venture company with investors from outside China that is granted a New Energy Passenger Vehicle Project investment approval by NDRC.

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Asian Development Bank providing $300M towards replacing 100K gasoline trikes with E-Trikes in the Philippines; $300M for major road upgrades in Chhattisgarh, India

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million gas-fueled motorcycles and tricycles are currently operating in the Philippines, typically serving as short-distance taxis, with the average tricycle driver earning less than $10 a day. The project will run for five years, with an estimated completion date of December 2017. million.

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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Unlike greenhouse gases, the risk from NO 2 is focused in particular places: it is the build-up of pollution in a particular area that increases the concentration in the air and the associated risks. In April 2017, the UK Government published its Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy which identifies £1.2 11M – Air Quality Grant.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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The KBA will also carry out its sampling controls on vehicles for which other authorities have granted the type approval. To this end, the German manufacturers will submit a concept by October 2017. The subsidy of 40% of the additional investment costs for municipal taxis and vehicles will be increased.

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