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Schaeffler to showcase Space Drive as advance for autonomous driving

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The “Space Drive” technology installed in the Schaeffler Mover has previously proven its viability in vehicles for people with disabilities on more than 700 million accident-free kilometers. For autonomous urban vehicles, connectivity is a crucial prerequisite for trouble-free operation.

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Pennsylvania invests $7.9M in 21 alt-fuel projects

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Awards include (ranked by amount): PHL Taxi Management LLC —$900,000 – to purchase and deploy 50 new CNG taxis in Philadelphia that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and to build a publicly accessible CNG fueling station in the city. Giant Eagle Inc. Waste Management of Pennsylvania Inc. International Battery Inc.

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IDTechEX sees battery swapping as winner in 2- and 3-wheeler markets of Asia-Pacific

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Personal cars and taxi fleets in China are now adopting this technology as well with ambitious targets set by companies for rolling out their own swap station networks. Sun Mobility in India has also launched its ‘Quick Interchange Station’ that facilitates the swapping, charging, and maintenance of battery packs for electric buses.

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ABB installing electric-vehicle fast chargers at BP service stations in Netherlands

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Power and automation technology group ABB has started installing multiple fast-charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs) at some BP service stations in the Netherlands as part of a nationwide trial. Prestige GreenCab, a Dutch taxi operator with a large electric-vehicle fleet, took the initiative for the installations in Utrecht.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

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They installed telematics devices to monitor kilometres travelled as ‘business use’ as well as driver behaviour. The installation of a pool booking system was completed and pooled fleets were adopted in main city centres to provide mobility solutions to those staff needing a vehicle to get around. . Business example.

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How ridesharing can help solve the challenge of urban EV ownership

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Revel aims to promote EV adoption in cities by solving two interrelated problems: The company’s rideshare fleet generates demand to justify the cost of installing DC fast chargers, and its charging Superhub ensures that the fleet stays charged, while also offering charging to the public. Q&A with Revel COO Paul Suhey.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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Connect with Dr. Frank on social media: https://www.facebook.com/andyfrankatedi [link]. 32 ] For each PHEVLER there should also be a 6 to 8kW solar or wind electric generator installed near the home or workplace of the driver. Frank (2012) Electrification of Taxi Cabs in Major Chinese Cities with Range Extended Electric Vehicles.

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