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This new Airbus air taxi has a 50-mile range and is quieter than a hairdryer

Baua Electric

Nearly five years in the making, this prototype targets a flight range of 50 miles (80 km) and a cruising speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). Airbus says it will partner with operators and airlines to fly the model worldwide, with plans for it to take flight in Italy, Germany, Norway, and Japan, as well as regions in Latin America.

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Ford Unveils Electric Transit Connect, Transit Taxi with Alt Fuel Conversion at Chicago Auto Show

Green Car Congress

Ford also announced that the Ford Transit Connect Taxi will go into production and arrive in dealerships later this year as a 2011 model. Ford will introduce engine prep packages on all Transit Connect models—base and taxi—allowing conversion to compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas) of the 2.0-liter

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Car News: 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

Clean Fleet Report

Generative AI for the Intelligent Personal Assistant uses artificial intelligence for speech processing which enable human-like conversations that allow drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road. The platforms can be mounted with a pickup or van body, and even a passenger design for a taxi.

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Best and Worst Drivers by City

The Truth About Cars

QuoteWizard analyzed over six million car insurance quotes from drivers in the 70 largest cities in America with a focus on the number of speeding tickets, citations (other moving violations), overall accidents, and DUIs. Mass transit and a surplus of taxi services also help to mitigate drunk driving after the sun goes down.