Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

European carrier easyJet plans to test an electric taxi system later this year that utilizes a hydrogen fuel cell stowed in the hold, batteries charged by regenerative braking, and electric wheel motors. The energy can then be used by the aircraft when taxiing without needing to use the jet engines.

Taxi 150

Taxi Motor Motors Motoring 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2021

Mobilize will unveil Limo, a 4.67m four-door fully-electric sedan, specifically designed for for taxi/private hire (PHV) drivers and fleet, at Munich IAA Mobility 2021. Mobilize Limo is the result of the joint venture created by Renault Group and Jiangling Motors Group Co., Ltd (JMCG) in 2018. It can do 0-100 km/h in 9.6

Taxi 417

Taxi Fleet Electric Electrical 417

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2013

Nissan and New York City have launched a new electric vehicle taxi pilot with the Nissan LEAF. This pilot program, which puts six LEAF taxis into service beginning this spring, will help Nissan, the city, the taxi industry and the public understand how EVs can be integrated into future taxi fleets.

New York City 225

New York City New York Taxi Nissan 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The models can be delivered with different battery sizes according to the vehicles’ intended use and budget. With the MEB it is possible—dependent on battery size and the model concerned—to achieve ranges of about 330 to more than 500 km (as per WLTP). Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has combined the battery in the I.D.

Commercial 329

Commercial Vehicles Lithium Ion Batteries 329

Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2023

Blue Chicken, Indonesia’s biggest taxi operator, is ready to buy maximum of its unused fleet as electrical cars (EVs) from BYD, in line with a document by means of Bloomberg. Indonesia, recognized for its plentiful reserves of nickel, an important quality in batteries, is actively selling the advance of its EV trade.

Indonesia 52

Indonesia Taxi BYD Gasoline-Electric 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has selected the Nissan NV200 as the exclusive taxi of New York City for a decade, beginning in late 2013. The other two finalists included Ford Motor Co. Taxi of Tomorrow. Click to enlarge. and Karsan, a Turkish vehicle manufacturer.

New York City 231

New York City Taxi New York Fully Electric 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2011

New York City is adding 70 electric vehicles to its fleet: 50 new Chevrolet Volts, 10 fully electric Ford Transit Connect cargo vans, and 10 new fully electric Navistar E-star utility trucks. The Administration is also working towards the use of electric vehicles in the City’s fleet of more than 13,000 yellow taxis.

New York City 297

New York City New York Fleet Electric Vehicles 297

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2020

Mercedes-Benz Vans and Amazon announced the largest order for Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles to date: more than 1,800 battery-electric eVito and eSprinter from Mercedes-Benz Vans will be delivered to Amazon starting this year to be used across Europe. The battery-electric drive achieves max. eSprinter for Amazon.

Mercedes 522

Mercedes Installation Transportation Batteries 522

Baua Electric

JUNE 14, 2024

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. No other country is moving as aggressively. Surveys by J.D.

China 52

China Auto Taxi San Francisco 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

Accumulated fuel consumption over Cenex drive cycle for standard London taxi (TX2) and DuoDrive-equipped TX2 (blue line). a developer and manufacture of axial flux motors, hybrid drive trains and generator sets ( earlier post ), will demonstrate a plug-in hybrid version of the iconic London Black Cab featuring EVO’s DuoDrive system at the.

Plug-in 199

Plug-in Taxi Motor Motors 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2012

Nissan Motor Co., in cooperation with FedEx Express, will carry out real-world driving tests of the battery-electric commercial vehicle, e-NV200, in the Yokohama area beginning in mid-July. Nissan has road tested the e-NV200 with several other major fleet companies this year, including AEON Retail Co., Earlier post.).

Nissan 218

Nissan New York City Taxi Malaysia 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2022

While electric cars will remain the largest electric vehicle market for the foreseeable future in terms of battery demand and market revenue generation, most transport sectors are facing a transition. Battery Demand From Non-automotive EV Sectors in 2021. Battery Demand From Non-automotive EV Sectors in 2021.

Market 150

Market Electric Vehicles Vehicles Cars 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

ALTe already has Gen 1 proof-of-concept systems running in a Crown Vic taxi equipped with a 20 kWh Li-ion battery pack. With fleet mileage, ALTe projects ROI on a conversion in less than two years. In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L

Conversion 301

Conversion Plug-in Plug Hybrid 301

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2012

UQM PowerPhase Pro 100 electric drive systems are powering a fleet of hydrogen fuel cell London taxicabs during the 2012 Olympic Games. The UQM PowerPhase Pro 100 electric motor provides power to the rear wheels of the vehicle. This fleet joins another previously announced UQM-powered vehicle at the London 2012 Summer Olympics.

London 231

London 2012 Power Powered 231

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 1, 2017

General Motors officials made a bold announcement on a Thursday conference call with investors: the automaker plans to launch commercial autonomous fleet operations beginning in 2019.

2019 91

2019 Commercial General Motors Taxi 91

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2013

Express del Futuro, a partner-operator of Transmilenio, and BYD unveiled plans for an electric bus fleet in Bogotá, Colombia. In December 2012, BYD Ltd and Praco Didacol (BYD’s Colombian distribution partner) announced that BYD e6s would being placed into Taxi service in Q1 2013 in the Colombian capital as a pilot. Earlier post.).

BYD 257

BYD Colombia E6 Taxi 257

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

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. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) kWh Li-ion pack from A123 Systems. —John Thomas.

2013 306

2013 Production Companies F-150 306

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2011

The project to deliver a fleet of the zero emission taxis to the streets of London in time for 2012 is on track, according to project fuel cell provider Intelligent Energy, with the first Fuel Cell Black Cabs covering a combined total of more than 8,000 miles in road and test track testing conditions.

Legal 170

Legal Taxi Fuel London 170

EV Central

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The H2X Warrego pops up just weeks after Queensland start-up Roev announced plans to launch production of battery electric Toyotas Hilux and Ford Ranger utes targeted at fleets in Australia from 2023. 2023 H2X Warrego electric motor connects to standard Ranger transfer case. 2023 H2X Warrego prototype.

Hydrogen 144

Hydrogen Ford Fuel Production 144

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The PowerPhase HD 220 T system includes the most powerful electric motor UQM has yet manufactured, and an all-new controller designed specifically for the commercial vehicle market. It joins the line of automotive-qualified PowerPhase Pro propulsion systems for battery electric vehicles in multiple market segments.

Charlotte 218

Charlotte 2012 Taxi London 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2010

NESTIA, the New Energy Sustainable Transportation International Alliance, includes Eaton, AECOM, IBM, vehicle manufacturer Beiqi Foton Motor Co., lithium-ion battery manufacturer MGL and electric motor provider Broad Ocean. Tags: China Electric (Battery) Fleets Heavy-duty.

Eaton 210

Eaton China Lithium Ion Taxi 210

Qnovo

MARCH 2, 2021

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC) have taken Fisker , Lordstown Motors , Nikola, Proterra public with many other EV car companies rumored to be in the pipeline. The battery itself remains the most expensive item in an electrical vehicle. Then comes battery safety! LG Chem supplied the battery cells.

Supplies 52

Supplies Electric Vehicles Parts Batteries 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2015

Due to growing requests from companies and fleets alike, Nissan has advanced the introduction of the latest iteration in its electric vehicle line-up—a seven-seat version of the all-electric e-NV200 van, and launched it at the Geneva Motor Show. Electric (Battery)' Earlier post.).

Nissan 150

Nissan Electric Electrical Taxi 150

Teslarati

MAY 5, 2021

General Motors ( NYSE: GM ) reported its Q1 2021 Earnings on Wednesday morning, showing a well-performing financial spreadsheet that was supported by the automaker’s ability to beat Wall Street’s expectations. taxis by 2030. We joined new investors Microsoft and Walmart in a $2.75-billion

GM 100

GM Hummer GMC General Motors 100

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state. Clean Energy Coalition’s CEC Michigan Green Fleets Initiative. Fleets include transportation authorities, cities, school districts, the University of Michigan, FedEx, and Meijer.

Alternative Fuels 236

Alternative Fuels Clean Cleaning Grant 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

This is largely due to China’s strength in batteries and motors. For example, as one of the major players in lithium batteries for cell phones, China has established the production capability and value chain to cost-effectively produce lithium batteries in scale. Integrated Charging Solutions.

China 199

China Global Supplies Vehicles 199

Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 22, 2021

I- Pace said to have a range of 470 km from its 90 kWh 388 V lithium-ion battery. . Waymo began their operations and testing with Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans, but in 2018 the I-Pace was added to the fleet. The Cruise which is owned by General Motors has stated that it will begin accepting passengers soon.

San Francisco 52

San Francisco Phoenix Lithium Ion Minivan 52

Get Electric Vehicle

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

We all are aware that the price drop in the EV battery has significantly helped in reducing the price of the EVs and now let us look into some of the other significant factors which drive the price drop. #1. Consumer Reports pointed out that General Motors lost these EV tax benefits. What Drives The Price Drop. Increased Competition.

Electric Vehicles 52

Electric Vehicles Price Vehicles Tax 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2016

Nissan and La Ciudad del Taxi have announced the world’s largest 100% electric taxi fleet deal that will see 110 Nissan LEAF 30 kWh vehicles providing taxi services in Madrid. The electric taxi market in Europe is growing quickly as taxi operators switch on the benefits of zero emission mobility.

Taxi 150

Taxi Nissan Fleet Spain 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The project addresses both the existing vehicle fleet and also extends to long-term improvements in air quality. As well as the national-competition-funded taxi study, Ricardo will extend the research activities to longer-term objectives around improving urban air quality. of the total number of vehicles on the road.

Transportation 418

Transportation Global Taxi Insight 418

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Singapore-based TUM CREATE unveiled an electric taxi prototype designed for tropical megacities, codenamed EVA, at the Tokyo Motor Show. EVA is propelled by a 60 kW, 223 N·m (164 lb-ft) motor; top speed is 111 km/h (69 mpg), and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 10 seconds. Click to enlarge.

Taxi 225

Taxi Charging Singapore Lithium Ion 225

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

American car giant Ford has finally come clean over its electric car plans with news of their developmental BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) car program announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Charging the batteries will take between 6-8 hours using a common 230 volt grid.

Ford 39

Ford Motor Motors Motoring 39

Baua Electric

MARCH 31, 2024

What’s more, there’s fast-paced demand coming in from the e-commerce industry and logistics players for EVs on two and three wheels, and from taxi fleet operators for electric passenger vehicles. At present, over 30 lakh EV users are celebrating their independence from fossil fuels and helping reduce the carbon footprint.

India 52

India Sale Industrial Industry 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2016

The fleet of fifty ix35 Fuel Cell cars will be available in Munich’s city centre and also in the areas of Schwabing, Haidhausen, Au and Glockenbachviertel. We expect to gain valuable information from day-to-day fleet operations which we will use to further develop our hydrogen technologies and to help expand the hydrogen infrastructure.

Hyundai 150

Hyundai Hydrogen Fuel Motor 150

Cars That Think

AUGUST 18, 2022

But some of the current EV models aren’t a good fit for owners who can’t wait around for hours for their batteries to charge, such as taxi drivers, delivery people, and ride-hailing services. ARC Ride is also installing battery-swapping stations around the city. The company’s app lets EV owners locate the battery-swap stations.

Kenya 94

Kenya Personal Fleet Building 94

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Ford Motor Company is unveiling the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect at the Chicago Auto Show; the small electric van will be in fleet operators’ hands later this year, according to the company. The vehicle is powered by a liquid-cooled 28 kWh lithium-ion battery pack from Johnson Controls-Saft. Click to enlarge.

Transit Connect 210

Transit Connect Taxi Chicago Conversion 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2009

Each of the six vehicle manufacturers—Jaguar/Land Rover, Mitsubishi/Colt, Mercedes Benz/Smart, Tata Motors, LTI and Microcab Industries—are contributing vehicles towards the low carbon scheme, which includes a mix of fully electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell cars. Ford Focus Battery Electric Vehicle.

Carbon 150

Carbon Electric Vehicles Vehicles London 150