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Tesla Model Y taxi fleet coming to NYC yellow cab industry thanks to Gravity

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The NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) recently approved its pilot program to introduce more battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to the yellow taxi industry. Gravity means to participate in TLC’s BEV pilot program with a fleet of Tesla Model Y taxis. seconds are eligible to join the program.

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8 countries commit to increase the share of EVs in their government fleets

Green Car Congress

Changing the trajectory of emission in road transportation involves a global shift towards low-emission vehicles, along with the adoption of broader sustainable transportation principles. The share will increase significantly in the coming decades unless high-impact actions are taken.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

Drive Electric

Lower your company-wide emissions with sustainable vehicles. Businesses big and small will play a vital role in reducing New Zealand’s carbon emissions through the transition to more sustainable transport. Consider the maintenance required for charging particular vehicles, and their battery power. Business example.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) challenge. Curitiba’s transportation system “is not extensive but it is very viable,” said Cervero. He added that it is a mixed use system with “ linear corridors serviced by articulated buses powered by natural gas. The PRT as an automated taxi that is 4m long by 1.4m

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

Green Car Congress

This effort builds on a productive partnership of public agencies to make progress in attaining a clean, sustainable transportation sector. million to retrofit five heavy duty electric trucks using a Siemens pantograph system, in which an overhead wire transmits electric power to a vehicle.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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Our submission and inputs relate specifically to accelerating the uptake of e-mobility, but we recognise that decarbonising transport is much wider than that. E-mobility is an important component to a zero emissions transport system, but is still just a component. . This is very true when it comes to the shift towards e-mobility.