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Bi-fuel evolutions of the LEVC TX taxi and VN5 van; range extender engines run on LPG/biopropane and CNG/biomethane

Green Car Congress

HP Taxis, Prins Alternative Fuel Systems and SBL-Automotive revealed [link] of the plug-in hybrid range-extended electric LEVC TX taxi and VN5 van allowing the range extender engine to run on LPG and CNG and their renewable counterparts of biopropane and biomethane.

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Ola’s new RideAhead campaign aims at breaking stereotypes around bike taxis – ET Auto

Baua Electric

New Delhi: Ola Mobility, India’s largest ride-hailing platform, introduced the “RideAhead” campaign, a transformative initiative focused on empowering women through their eBike taxi rides. The campaign marks as a bold move towards a future where mobility is not just a journey but a catalyst for empowerment and independence.

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

Baua Electric

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 dBA when flying overheard, which it says is quieter than a typical conversation. Get started today!

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“Insanely frightening and incredibly cool”: What it is really like to catch a self-driving robo-taxi

EV Central

I have an almost disturbing and possibly dangerous love of speed – skiing, driving, roller coasters; the faster it is the more alive I feel – so it came as a slightly embarrassing surprise to find myself properly, squealingly scared at the sedate pace of 30km/h in my self-driving robo-taxi. Because America.

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Government of Québec launches $6.7B 2030 Green Economy Plan; emphasis on transportation electrification

Green Car Congress

Light trains, urban and school buses, taxis, cars and trucks will all be gradually electrified. Québec’s first green hydrogen and bioenergy strategy will be presented in 2021 and will aim to position Québec as a leader for the future. Over the next five years, $3.6 In addition to this amount, there are investments of $15.8

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MIT and IEA reports take different views of the future of natural gas in transportation

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While compressed natural gas (CNG) will play a role, particularly for high-mileage fleets, the report suggests that the chemical conversion of gas into some form of liquid fuel may be the best pathway to significant market penetration. MIT: leaning toward conversion for light-duty vehicles. Natural gas to fuel conversion processes.

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KIST team develops membrane reactor system to produce pure H2 from ammonia with high productivity

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1 ) and ammonia conversion (>99%) at a significantly reduced operating temperature (. Various reactor assemblies involving as-fabricated membranes and catalysts are experimentally compared to suggest the optimal configuration and operating conditions for future applications. mol-H 2 g cat ?1 Credit: KIST. Jo Young Suk from KIST.