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Ford introduces two new taxis: diesel and hybrid

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Ford introduced two new taxis: the new 2019 Transit Connect Taxi and Ford’s most fuel-efficient, purpose-built taxi, the 2019 Fusion Hybrid Taxi. Transit Connect Taxi , when equipped with available 1.5-liter Final EPA-estimated ratings available early 2019.

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Study finds ride-sharing companies biggest contributors to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco

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Data and an interactive mapping tool are available at congestion.sfcta.org. In 2016, TNCs were 15% of all intra-San Francisco vehicle trips, which is 12 times the number of taxi trips, while in New York in 2016, TNC ridership equaled that of yellow cab and doubled annually between 2014 and 2016. Erhardt et al. —Erhardt.

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TomTom introduces autonomous driving technology; partnerships with Baidu, Qualcomm

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TomTom AutoStream has launched with two initial partners: Baidu and Zenuity, while TomTom MotionQ can be seen in the new Rinspeed Snap, a robo-taxi concept vehicle,also revealed for the first time at CES. The TomTom HD Map content will be delivered to Zenuity’s Connected Roadview via TomTom AutoStream.

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Ford adding hybrid F-150 & Mustang, PHEV Transit, new BEV SUV by 2020; $700M for Flat Rock for EV production; cancels $1.6B Mexico plant

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A hybrid version of the best-selling F-150 pickup available by 2020 and sold in North America and the Middle East. The Mustang Hybrid, built at the Flat Rock Plant, debuts in 2020 and will be available in the North America to start. The hybrid vehicle will debut in 2021 and will be built at the Flat Rock plant. New Services.

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CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

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Implementation for Cycle 2 will begin on 1 July 2019, and continue through 31 December 2021. Electrify America also will invest in DCFC stations specifically targeting shared mobility drivers: car share, taxis, and transportation networking company (TNC) drivers. The company also will invest in rural Level 2 charging.

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Electrify America announces $200M Cycle 2 zero emission vehicle investment plan for California

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Cycle 2 is a 30-month investment period, which begins in July 2019. Electrify America also will invest in DCFC stations specifically targeting shared mobility drivers: car share, taxis and transportation networking company (TNC) drivers. To address this need, Electrify America will develop a comprehensive residential charging solution.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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But take a look at the variety of program available. She outlines the variety of choices available in a white paper. Where it used to be Hertz or Avis–or a taxi–the choices now are much more complex. Lyft claims it is the fastest-growing ride share service and is available in 190 cities worldwide.

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