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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. A small gasoline engine at the front of the taxi provides range-extended power to the battery pack only, which means the taxi is always powered electrically by the eAxle.

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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 The post This new Airbus air taxi has a 50-mile range and is quieter than a hairdryer appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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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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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. With this new permit, Pony.ai In July 2022, Pony.ai

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Faraday Future FF 91, Tesla 2016 deliveries, Ford Transit Connect Hybrid: Today's Car News

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Today, we have details on the Faraday Future FF 91 electric car, Tesla's 2016 delivery figures, and confirmation that a prototype Ford Transit Connect Hybrid taxi will appear at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. The Faraday Future FF 91 electric car debuted at CES, with a claimed 1,050 horsepower and 378-mile.

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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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Zypp Electric to launch its first electric cargo two-wheeler for last-mile delivery

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Zypp Electric to launch its first electric cargo two-wheeler for last-mile delivery. The electric vehicle -based startup in last-mile delivery Zypp Electric has announced that it is all set to launch India’s first electric cargo two-wheeler for last-mile delivery. for last-mile deliveries.

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