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LEVC launches new EV modular platform; transitioning from taxi-maker to e-mobility solutions provider

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LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) launched its new new pure electric vehicle technology that it intends to support the company’s transformation from a taxi manufacturerto a leading provider of e-mobility solutions. A new electronic architecture from chip to cloud, L-OS has been exclusively built for the future mobility space.

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Toyota, KDDI and Tokyo Hire-Taxi Association begin verification testing for connected taxis; big data for new services

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In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation and KDDI Corporation, together with the Tokyo Hire-Taxi Association (THTA), have begun verification testing on data collection for making connected taxis a reality. THTA will select the 500 taxis to be used in the verification testing and coordinate with taxi business operators.

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Continental wins tire technology award with C.A.R.E tire concept for electric robotaxis

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tire concept for future electric mobility solutions. is a wheel/tire concept which, with its Cloud-based connectivity, offers fleet operators a particularly efficient means of mobility management. tires feature sensors built into the structure of the tire and connected to the Cloud. Conti C.A.R.E. Autonomous. Electrification.)

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

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Nissan began a field test of new mobility services as part of a partnership to promote future community building in Japan. The hubs connect to other vehicles, including personal vehicles, which serve as “spokes” and are used for travel to nearby areas. The service supports both passenger and cargo transport.

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

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While at first, the CityAirbus will be flown by a pilot, it’s equipped with an operational automated flight mode that could enable future autonomous flying. Of course, Joby Aviation has its own air taxi that is 45.2 Perhaps closer to people talking loudly. dBA when flying overheard, which it says is quieter than a typical conversation.

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DiDi partners with SoftBank in Japan for platform services for taxi industry, launches open new energy car-sharing platform

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have established a partnership to provide platform services for the taxi industry. The partnership will utilize DiDi’s advanced AI technologies to build ride-hailing platforms to enhance efficiency for both taxi operators and drivers. In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1 In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1

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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. is also currently testing fully driverless vehicles in Guangzhou, laying the groundwork for future driverless applications and commercial operations.

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