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ZeroAvia unveils hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for aviation

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ZeroAvia prototype shown powering a 6-seat Piper M-Class aircraft, already in flight tests from February 2019. We calculate the total costs of operating a ZeroAvia aircraft to be close to half of what it costs to fly a conventional turbine aircraft, due to lower fuel input costs, higher powertrain efficiency, and reduced maintenance costs.

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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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2) We build a technical database containing parameters related to different travel tools, such as initial cost, operation and maintenance cost, life cycle, fuel price, energy efficiency level, annual mileage, and passenger load rate for vehicles that distinguish between fuel types and energy efficiency levels for each travel mode and vehicle.

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Driving Dystopia: New York City Pushes Through Congestion Pricing Scheme

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The idea has been revisited every few years, with 2019 delivering the model that only needed to be approved by local transit authorities that have the most to gain. The rest (not going toward the aforementioned debt) seems to be pushed into general maintenance and introducing automated tolling zones that don’t require traffic to stop.

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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. Even on-the-spot turning is possible.

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Legendary Tesla Model S high-mileage road warrior is going for its 1 millionth mile

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Gemmingen’s Model S P85 was able to achieve its impressive mileage primarily because it is used as a taxi. When the Tesla Model S P85 hit its 1 million kilometer mark in November 2019, Gemmingen noted that the vehicle experienced its own fair share of challenges.

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California ARB receives VW’s 1st $200M, 30-month ZEV investment plan

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Appendix C outlines four areas of qualified investments: ZEV infrastructure (including the development and maintenance of ZEV charging stations), public awareness, increasing ZEV access, and a green city. to introduce three additional Battery Electric Vehicle models in California from 2019-2025 according to a schedule specified in the decree.

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Electric vehicles Prices May Drop Soon, and Here’s Why

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After the government announced tax reductions for EVs around 2019, numerous electric cars were purchased by business fleets, such as taxi or car rental companies or those with company cars. By not purchasing gas, you can save money while also avoiding some of the regular maintenance associated with IC engines.