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

Baua Electric

Of course, Joby Aviation has its own air taxi that is 45.2 In California, the aforementioned Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, backed by companies like Toyota, Stellantis, and Delta and United Airlines, are both developing battery-powered eVTOLs like Airbus’s. Perhaps closer to people talking loudly. Get started today!

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Mercedes Vito All-Electric Taxi Prototype Launches in London

Green Car Congress

Eco City Vehicles PLC (ECV), a developer and supplier of eco-friendly commercial vehicles and the London licensed taxi, launched an all-electric prototype of the London-licensed Mercedes Vito taxi, developed by a consortium of companies including ECV’s manufacturing partner Penso, Mercedes Benz UK and Zytek Automotive. million (US$3.9-million)

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Update on ALTe; EREV powertrain company tracking for production-caliber units by December, production ramp in 1Q 2013

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ALTe is targeting fleet vehicles such as delivery trucks, vans and shuttle buses and even potentially taxis and limos, in the light- to medium-duty vehicle classes—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. ALTe is in long-term supply agreements with battery maker A123 Systems and electric motor supplier Remy.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

Drive Electric

They installed telematics devices to monitor kilometres travelled as ‘business use’ as well as driver behaviour. The installation of a pool booking system was completed and pooled fleets were adopted in main city centres to provide mobility solutions to those staff needing a vehicle to get around. . Business example.

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Nissan introduces the e-NV2000 electric van

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A dedicated CHAdeMO DC 50 kW quick charger can recharge the battery from 0-80 percent in 30 minutes or less if the battery is already partially charged. The instant torque delivery typical of an electric vehicle means the battery-powered version accelerates faster than its conventional cousin: its 0-100 km/h time is quicker than the 1.5

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