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MEEF funds 100 Tesla Model 3s for vehicle-as-a-service provider Breathe

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The funding of this zero-emission private hire fleet follows the successful pay-per-mile funding of taxis that Zeti previously delivered in London using MEEF funds. The funding of this zero-emission private hire fleet follows the successful pay-per-mile funding of taxis that Zeti previously delivered in London using MEEF funds.

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ARCADIS Sustainable Cities Index: US cities held back by transportation, environmental factors

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The largest US cities—New York, Los Angeles and Chicago—score best in economic factors but are hindered by poor transportation infrastructure, lack of green spaces and diminishing affordable housing, according to the inaugural Sustainable Cities Index by ARCADIS, a leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm.

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Ford Dynamic Shuttle Service moves from experiment to pilot, providing point-to-point shuttle rides for employees

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In the United States and United Kingdom, this included conducting research in different-sized cities: Atlanta, New York, Edinburgh and London. What people feel comfortable with varies from city to city – and this has to be balanced with the impact on the cost of the service.

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Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

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Ford Motor Credit Company announced today Peer-2-Peer Car Sharing—a pilot program for select customers in six US cities and in London. US customers participate through the Web-based, mobile-friendly software of ride-share company Getaround, while London drivers connect through a similar rental system of easyCar Club.

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From EE to VC: Eileen Tanghal's Journey

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Eileen Tanghal Employer: Black Opal Ventures, New York City Title: Cofounder Education: MIT, London Business School “We want to improve health care accessibility and affordability,” Tanghal says. “To Tanghal then decided to pursue an MBA from the London Business School. “I One of Amadeus’s cofounders was Hermann Hauser.

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Tesla’s years of battery tech investments are becoming a buffer against nickel’s rising costs

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The next-generation cells are a crucial component of Tesla’s long-term plan to make electric vehicles more affordable. Nickel prices rose so much that the London Metal Exchange canceled trading for the material for more than a week. Elon Musk has been very open about Tesla’s need for nickel.

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HyBoost Project Aiming for 30-40% CO2 Reduction Without Performance Compromise

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The HyBoost project ( earlier post ), a two-year collaborative research program led by Ricardo in partnership with Controlled Power Technologies, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, Ford, Imperial College London, and Valeo, aims to demonstrate a very cost-effective, ultra-efficient gasoline engine in a C-segment passenger car.

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