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Bespoke higher power version of GKN eAxle for London Taxi range-extended EV

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A bespoke development of GKN’s coaxial eAxle powers the rear wheels of the LEVC (London EV Company, formerly known as London Taxi Company)’s electrified TX model. This level of integration has significant benefits when it comes to packaging the eDrive unit within the new taxi’s chassis. Earlier post.).

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

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Nearly five years in the making, this prototype targets a flight range of 50 miles (80 km) and a cruising speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). Of course, Joby Aviation has its own air taxi that is 45.2 Then again, some companies have stopped gambling on an electric aviation future altogether and have turned their focus to low-carbon fuels.

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Pony.ai approved to deploy fully driverless L4 autonomous vehicles in Beijing; 10 robotaxis for testing

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Pony.ai, a global autonomous driving technology company, has been issued a fully driverless autonomous vehicle road test permit by the Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Policy Pilot Zone. square mile) area in the pilot zone in Yizhuang, Beijing. is in the first batch of only two AV companies. In July 2022, Pony.ai

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Rapido revival in sight: Central guidelines set to reignite bike taxi services in Delhi and Maharashtra – ET Auto

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Rapido has over 60% market share in Indian bike taxi space. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways ( MoRTH ) has issued guidelines clarifying the legality of bike taxis in India, potentially paving way for their return in key markets like Delhi and Maharashtra.

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Study finds ride-sharing companies biggest contributors to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco

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Researchers from the University of Kentucky and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority have determined that, contrary to the concept and vision, transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft are the biggest contributor to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco. Erhardt et al. —Erhardt.

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Did You Make Your Connecting Flight? You May Have A.I. to Thank.

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Last month in Chicago, a United Airlines flight to London was ready to depart, but it was still waiting for 13 passengers connecting from Costa Rica. The airline estimates it saves 17 hours a day in taxi time and 1.4 The airline projected they’d miss the flight by seven minutes. It’s not just United. Saving fuel and frustration A.I.

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UCS: ride-hailing trips can produce nearly 70% greater emissions compared to private car trips

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This significant increase in emissions comes in part from “deadheading”—the miles a driver travels waiting for a ride request or picking up a passenger. Car and ride-hailing emissions are per trip-mile, regardless of how many people are in the vehicle on the same trip, but emissions are adjusted for pooled trips.

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