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Ideanomics’ MEG Group announces delivery of first EV taxi order to Chengdu; Geely to supply 15,000 taxis

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announced that its MEG Group, through its joint venture with iUnicorn, has finalized its first order of EV Taxis for the city of Chengdu. The EV Taxis are supplied by Geely Auto Group and the financing for the vehicles was provided locally by Sichuan Tianfu Bank Co Ltd. Ideanomics Inc. —Alf Poor, CEO of Ideanomics.

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Start of sales for new Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer

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With the market launch of the eVito and the eSprinter in 2019, Mercedes-Benz Vans has sent a clear signal of locally emission-free commercial freight transport in urban areas. In thrust or brake mode, the mechanical rotational movement is converted into electrical energy and used for charging high-voltage battery (recuperation).

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Ørsted and partners secure funding for H2RES project; offshore wind power to produce renewable hydrogen for road transport

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million (US$5 million) for the H2RES project from EUDP’s second 2019 call for applications. The plant will use electricity from offshore wind turbines to produce renewable hydrogen for buses, trucks and potentially taxis. The partners will build a 2MW electrolysis plant with appurtenant hydrogen storage.

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Schaeffler to showcase Space Drive as advance for autonomous driving

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Schaeffler will be demonstrating all functions of the “Intelligent Corner Module” at CES 2019. The technology platform of the Schaeffler Mover is designed for great flexibility, allowing for various body styles from robo-taxis through to autonomous delivery vehicles to be implemented.

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils 5 battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles; I.D. BUZZ CARGO

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Here, the direct current (DC) stored in the battery is converted into alternating current (AC). A DC/DC converter supplies the on-board electronics with 12 volts. Now the brand is connecting the best-selling vehicle’s drive system with electricity in a world premiere of a taxi concept: the ABT e-Transporter1. Cargo e-Bike.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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Electric Air Taxis/ Electric Vertical Take-off & Landing (eVTOL) - The future of electric air taxis, or electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), is perhaps the most uncertain due to high regulatory barriers as well as technical. Battery Demand From Non-automotive EV Sectors in 2021. GWh annually in 2021.

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

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Unfortunately, the taxi drivers weren’t so happy and they hit back.” I had it shipped to EV West in San Diego and they kept it for a year, converted it, and sent it back to me. Poker run, EV style White joined with Upson to launch the EAA chapter in 2019. “I I had a Mini Moke from British Motor Works. It went up to 50 mph.”.