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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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China’s EV Subsidy

Revenge of the Electric Car

China is starting a program to subsidize buyers of battery-powered and plug-in hybrids. BEIJING—China will subsidize buyers of battery-powered cars and plug-in hybrids under a pilot program aimed at keeping the country competitive in the global race to develop an electric-vehicle industry, but which also risks a public backlash.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

Drive Electric

You could also look to transition your fleet to a pool vehicle fleet and reduce the number of personally assigned work vehicles. You can assess the best mix of mobility solutions and consider: If your business needs personally assigned vehicles. How do you achieve the outcomes you need and your emissions goals most efficiently?

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BCG forecasts electrified vehicles to take half of global auto market by 2030; hybrids to dominate

Green Car Congress

As taxis and shared cars drive significantly more miles each year than personal-use vehicles, the payback in electrification will come much faster. The growth in car sharing, notably with the advent of autonomous (or self-driving) vehicles, will have a significant impact on the adoption of hybrids and fully electric vehicles.

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2010 Aptera 2e First Drive and Video on Inside Line

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Featured Specs Battery-powered electric drivetrain Three wheels; 0.15 An Electric Fan Turns out, though, she isnt a cop but instead a personal fitness trainer. Ride quality is about halfway between what youd expect from a decent small car and the bounce and jounce youd expect when taxiing a small plane on a dirt runway.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. More Andy Grove on battery power More Is it time to buy American Express?

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