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Tesla Model Y taxi fleet from Revel set for NYC launch after regulatory mix up

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Revel, a New York City-based ridesharing company, will launch its fleet of Tesla Model Y taxis in the Big Apple in early August after a mix-up with NYC’s regulatory agency, the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). A Giant Game of Telephone: The Revel Tesla Model Y Taxi Situation Explained.

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Bye Aerospace unveils 8-seat all-electric eFlyer 800; Safran supporting propulsion design

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Additional potential features include emergency auto-landing system; intelligent algorithm ensuring envelope protection; terrain avoidance and routing for emergency auto-land; and an option for supplemental power solar cells and in-wheel electric taxi. The ENGINeUS 45 motor has a continuous power of 45kW.

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Delhi to Gurugram in 7 minutes: InterGlobe to bring air taxis in 2026 – ET Auto

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Private carrier IndiGo’s parent company InterGlobe Enterprises is planning to launch an all-electric air taxi service in India in 2026 through which passengers can zip between Connaught Place in Delhi to Gurugram in Haryana in as little as 7 minutes for around Rs 2,000-3,000.

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

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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 Perhaps closer to people talking loudly. dBA when flying overheard, which it says is quieter than a typical conversation.

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A Giant Game of Telephone: The Revel Tesla Model Y Taxi Situation Explained

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Each week I go ‘Beyond the News’ and handcraft a special edition that includes my thoughts on the biggest stories, why it matters, and how it could impact the future. The company has 50 Model Y taxis ready to take on the streets of Manhattan and the other boroughs of New York. 2018 Legislation: The Taxi Cab “Cap” Ms.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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As the demand for electric autos continues to rise, it’s clear that India is driving full-speed towards a sustainable future, setting an inspiring example for other nations to follow. One of the main challenges is the high upfront cost of electric vehicles. Another barrier to adoption is the limited charging infrastructure.

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Following the Money in the Air-Taxi Craze

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During rush hour, the skies over a large city, such as Dubai or Madrid or Los Angeles, would swarm with hundreds, and eventually thousands, of eVTOL “air taxis.” Laurie Garrow, Georgia Tech And somehow, the cost would be no greater, either. Even the anticipated lower operating costs, Aboulafia adds, won’t compensate.

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