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United Airlines and Archer to launch first commercial electric air taxi route in Chicago

Green Car Congress

Archer Aviation and United Airlines plan to launch the first air taxi route in Chicago, between O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vertiport Chicago. Vertiport Chicago, North America’s largest vertical aircraft take off and landing facility, is located in the Illinois Medical District near the Chicago Loop.

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Chicago Transit Authority orders 20 Proterra electric buses for $32M

Green Car Congress

The Chicago Transit Board awarded a $32-million contract to Proterra for the purchase of 20 new, all-electric buses. CTA expects to begin receiving the first buses by the end of 2018, which will begin service along one of CTA’s busiest bus routes—the #66 Chicago route.

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Chicago acts to keep city from becoming a charging desert

Green Car Reports

Electric-car charging infrastructure in Chicago could use a boost, and the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance Friday meant to pave the way for that.

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At just $9,140, is the 2025 Nissan LEAF the best new car deal in Chicago?

Electrek

The 2025 Chicago Auto Show opened this week, and Ive been struggling a bit with how to approach this story about the decline and fall of what was once the American auto industrys premier commercial vehicle show but one thing was absolutely clear: the Nissan LEAF is the best new car deal in Chicago.

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Tesla Cybertruck to be featured at 2024 Chicago Auto Show

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck, together with its stablemates, will be displayed at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show, one of the United States’ most prolific automotive events. Updates from the organizers of the 2024 Chicago Auto Show indicate that the Cybertruck has arrived at the event’s venue, and it is ready for some visitors.

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Electric Cars Charge Up the 2022 Chicago Auto Show (Kia Edition)

CleanTechnica EVs

New models and first-time appearances sum up Kia's 2022 Chicago Auto Show display.

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Electric Cars Charge Up the 2022 Chicago Auto Show (GM Edition)

CleanTechnica EVs

GM brings two heavyweight contenders to Chicago's EV showdown.

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