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NYC had electric taxis in the ’90s—the 1890s, that is

Baua Electric

New York City’s iconic fleet of taxis once included some EVs—but you have to look back more than a century to find them. As National Geographic explains in a recent article, electric taxis had a brief moment of popularity in the city in the 1890s.

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This lamppost EV charger just went commercial in the US

Baua Electric

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

We’ve Entered the Age of Shared Mobility This article may contain affiliate links Car sharing has changed dramatically since C lean Fleet Report first reported on it almost two decades ago. Some auto companies have incorporated car sharing elements into their new business enterprises.

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These canceled New York offshore wind farms totaling 1.7 GW just officially made a comeback

Baua Electric

Together, they’ll provide enough clean power for 1 million New York homes and deliver around 10% of New York City and Long Island’s electricity. They’ll reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 3 million metric tons annually, the equivalent annual emissions of over 740,000 cars. Get started here. –

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Autonomous vehicle tech company Nauto enters strategic relationships with 3 automakers, including BMW and Toyota, and Allianz

Green Car Congress

Autonomous vehicle technology company Nauto has entered into strategic agreements with three major auto companies, including BMW i Ventures and Toyota Research Institute, as well as with Allianz Ventures, part of the leading global financial service provider and insurance company Allianz Group.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part II)

The Truth About Cars

Conceived as a new high-end convertible in the years leading up to the personal luxury car, the Series 62 Eldorado “sports convertible” wore unique sheet metal to all other Cadillac models in 1953. At the time this transmission was optional on the Series 62 cars, which came standard with a three-speed manual.

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Ford forms new Smart Mobility subsidiary to develop and to invest in mobility services

Green Car Congress

Jim Hackett, former Steelcase vice chairman and CEO, is leaving his position on the Ford Board of Directors to serve as chairman of the new subsidiary. Ford Smart Mobility LLC is part of Ford’s expanded business model to be both an auto and a mobility company. The first hub opens later this year in New York City.

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