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GSM officially launches Vietnam’s first pure electric taxi firm

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Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM) officially began operating the first pure electric taxi service in Vietnam: Green SM Taxi. Green SM Taxi will first operate in Hanoi, followed by a nationwide expansion to at least five provinces and cities this year, in line with the company’s strategic plan.

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Hyundai’s air mobility arm showcases flying taxi for 2028 at CES | Autocar Professional

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Hyundai’s air mobility arm Supernal plans to put its new S-A2 aircraft into production in 2028 ahead of what it expects to be a huge increase in demand for electric aircraft as an alternative to taxis in cities. It can seat up to five people including the pilot and is electric powered. At Hyundai we’re doing more than just cars.

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NYC Mayor Bloomberg ramps up EV parking and charging plans; targeting 1/3 of the taxi fleet to be electric by 2020; largest bike share program in country

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As part of his 2013 State of the City address, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg outlined plans for a major increase in parking and charging options for electric vehicles. All of these transportation initiatives will help us achieve one of PlaNYC’s top goals: giving New York the cleanest air of any big city in the country.

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Nissan’s New London Taxi Cab Could Be Electric Too

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They’re as well-known as The Houses of Parliament or Harrods luxury department store, but soon London’s iconic black taxi cabs could be getting an all-electric makeover courtesy of an electric taxi being tested by Nissan.

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Engineers confirm feasibility of aircraft regenerative braking from landing gear

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A team of engineers from the University of Lincoln, with funding from the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), has confirmed the feasibility of aircraft regenerate braking from the landing gear to provide power for taxiing to and from airport buildings, reducing the need to use jet engines.

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

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One month ago, Volkswagen introduced the first new model in its electric mobility campaign, the new e-Crafter, with pre-sales of the electric van beginning this month. The electric campaign is now gaining momentum at the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicles show. Family and the modular electric drive kit (MEB). Earlier post.)

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Roadmapping Your Airport EV Charging Installation

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The world is turning to electricity to help clean up the transportation sector, and that includes airports and airline travel. While electric air travel will take time, light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles for ground transportation are becoming mainstream. C climate-aligned future.” Currently, there are over 4.2