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

Baua Electric

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. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way through EnergySage. Get started today!

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

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Light trains, urban and school buses, taxis, cars and trucks will all be gradually electrified. More than $307 million will be invested over the next five years in the following measures: Under the EcoPerformance program, $113 million will be used to support energy conversion and efficiency projects in commercial and institutional buildings.

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Former Chrysler Execs Join Board of Extended Range Electric Vehicle Conversion Company ALTe

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ALTe’s initial focus is on vehicles of light-to-medium duty fleets (such as taxis), which will obtain the greatest benefit of converting older, out-of-warranty vehicles from gasoline-powered engines to the REEV powertrain platform. Earlier post.). LaSorda joined the ALTe Board as ALTe’s Lead Director and investor.

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Car News: 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

Clean Fleet Report

Generative AI for the Intelligent Personal Assistant uses artificial intelligence for speech processing which enable human-like conversations that allow drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road. The platforms can be mounted with a pickup or van body, and even a passenger design for a taxi.

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Kia PBV concepts preview flexible electric vans, and a robotaxi

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That will include global conversion (upfit) partners. While it’s already testing some of these ideas with the taxi-focused Niro Plus in South Korea, the first manufacturing step is Kia’s dedicated PBV factory , due to start production in 2025 set to make up to 150,000 vehicles annually.

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Kia reveals PBV concepts, roadmap and strategy at CES 2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Phase one will see the introduction of the Kia PV5, a versatile EV optimised for domains such as hailing, delivery and utilities that features conversion capability for diverse customer needs. We are excited to show that we are fully prepared to become the first mover in the global PBV market,” he added.

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Learn How India’s EV Manufacturers Are Promoting Green Mobility

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Though a goal of 100% electric vehicles by 2030 has been set, most industry experts believe that is too ambitious but, a conversion rate of 40-45% by 2030 is a realistic goal. . The electrification of passenger vehicles is predicted to follow with 10-15% penetration in the personal segment and 20-30% in the commercial segment by 2030.