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

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Of course, Joby Aviation has its own air taxi that is 45.2 Electrek’s Take Airbus is among many companies working on an electric aviation future, including US’s privately held Beta with its sleek CX300, a plane with a 50-foot wingspan, as well as establish players like Boeing and Embraer. Perhaps closer to people talking loudly.

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Boeing and Kitty Hawk form strategic partnership on electric urban air mobility

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The strategic partnership will bring together the innovation of Kitty Hawk’s Cora air taxi division with Boeing’s scale and aerospace expertise. Cora is an electric, autonomous fully fledged air taxi that takes off like a helicopter and flies like a plane. Kitty Hawk Corp.,

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Nissan field testing new mobility services as part of building sustainable future community in Japan

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The partnership agreement between three local governments and eight companies aims to develop new modes of transportation, and to promote the use of renewable energy, in the Hamadori area of Fukushima Prefecture. The hubs connect to other vehicles, including personal vehicles, which serve as “spokes” and are used for travel to nearby areas.

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Hyundai finds new materials partner to improve EV battery and motor performance

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For example, Toray is working with California-based Joby Aviation to use carbon fiber on its upcoming all-electric air taxi. According to Chang Song, Hyundai’s president, the company aims to become a “first mover and gain a competitive edge” with the new materials. Joint R&D includes carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) parts.

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EV fleet management startup Zypp eyes USD 40 million from Tribe, others at USD 300-350 million value – ET Auto

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The company – which works with delivery platforms including Amazon, Flipkart, Zomato, Blinkit, Swiggy, Zepto, in addition to bike taxi operators such as Uber and Rapido – has seen its revenue grow nearly three times in FY24 to INR 325 crore. Tribe Capital and its cofounder Arjun Sethi did not respond to queries sent by ET.

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Former Chrysler Execs Join Board of Extended Range Electric Vehicle Conversion Company ALTe

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ALTe’s initial focus is on vehicles of light-to-medium duty fleets (such as taxis), which will obtain the greatest benefit of converting older, out-of-warranty vehicles from gasoline-powered engines to the REEV powertrain platform. Earlier post.). LaSorda joined the ALTe Board as ALTe’s Lead Director and investor. Tom LaSorda.

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Hyundai bets on new materials to improve its upcoming electric vehicles

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For example, Toray is working with California-based Joby Aviation to use carbon fiber on its upcoming all-electric air taxi. According to Chang Song, Hyundai’s president, the company aims to become a “first mover and gain a competitive edge” with the new materials. Joint R&D includes carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) parts.

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