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Uber pays USD 178 mn to end legal fight with Australian taxi drivers – ET Auto

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An Uber statement described the complaints of the taxi industry as “legacy issues” and said rideshare regulations did not exist anywhere in the world when the company started more than a decade ago.

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Stellantis joins Forvia and Michelin as equal shareholder in hydrogen company Symbio

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Earlier this month, Symbio announced a partnership with Hype, an independent pure player in hydrogen mobility, to support the quick deployment of the world’s first hydrogen taxis fleet (Crit’Air 0), suitable for the transportation of people with limited mobility.

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Anand Mahindra unveils India’s first electric flying taxi prototype, praises IIT Madras’ innovation – ET Auto

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” His remarks underscore India’s evolving reputation as a global hub for cutting-edge technology and innovation. The unveiling of India’s first electric flying taxi prototype represents a major milestone in the country’s pursuit of sustainable transportation solutions.

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Rosmerta unveils driver monitoring systems at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 – ET Auto

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We believe this technology holds immense potential for widespread adoption, extending beyond fleet management to benefit individual buyers and taxi fleets. By closely monitoring driver behavior in real-time, we aim to significantly improve road safety, particularly for fleet operators.

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

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So how did this largely rural Scandinavian country become the global leader in EV adoption? Norway’s adaptive approach to infrastructure has also included commercial transport, with wireless charging made available to taxis in 2018, cutting the time needed to find a charger, plug in and wait to charge.

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VinFast announces new EV facility in India

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. “We believe that investing in Tamil Nadu will not only bring considerable economic benefits to both parties but will also help accelerate the green energy transition in India and the region,” said Tran Mai Hoa, VinFast Global’s Deputy CEO of Sales and Marketing. In August 2023, VinFast Auto Ltd.

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China is testing more driverless cars than any other country – ET Auto

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A fleet of 500 taxis navigated by computers, often with no safety drivers in them for backup, buzz around. The company that operates them, tech giant Baidu, said last month that it would add another 1,000 of the so-called robot taxis in Wuhan. Baidu also has a joint venture with Zhejiang Geely, called Jiyue, to make robot taxis.

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