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Berkeley study finds self-driving electric taxi fleets in Manhattan would deliver significant cost and environmental benefits

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Using models they built and data from more than 10 million taxi trips in New York City, they found that the cost of service provided by a fleet of shared automated electric vehicles (SAEVs) would be $0.29-$0.61 per revenue mile—an order of magnitude lower than the cost of service of present-day Manhattan taxis and $0.05–$0.08/mi

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Ricardo supporting Active Response trial to unlock grid capacity for electric vehicles

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Ricardo is supporting a trial run by UK Power Networks into using smart grid technology to unlock spare capacity for increased electric vehicle use—maximizing the power available from existing infrastructure while avoiding costly network reinforcement or substation replacement. By 2030 it is anticipated that there will be up to 1.9

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“Big data” analysis of Beijing taxi fleet suggests maximum electrification subsidy benefit from targeting medium-range plug-in hybrids

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A pair of researchers at the University of Michigan have used “big data” mining techniques to evaluate the impact of adopting plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in the Beijing taxi fleet on life cycle greenhouse gas emissions based on the characterized individual travel patterns. one-driver taxi versus two-driver taxi).

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ZeroAvia unveils hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for aviation

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It will also be more economical than conventional turbine engines, or even the battery-based systems, on the total cost basis. He previously founded and was the CEO of eMotorWerks, a smart grid electric vehicle charging company acquired in 2017.

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UK TSB Awards 7M for Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology Demonstrator Projects

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Ammonia-based, fuel cell distributed power units to lower cost of cell phone telecommunication (Ammonia for Power = A4P). The technology, entitled the PowerCube, has been initially designed to power mobile telecommunications towers in developing countries and regions without a reliable electrical grid. 2,255,987 £778,996.

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Chinas Largest EV Charging Stations Open in Shenzhen

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The Universiade Center charging station is equipped with 6 express chargers that can provide charging to taxies, cars and buses. The Universiade Center is a landmark green building project currently under construction at a cost of US$548 million, comprising a main sports stadium, swimming complex and multifunctional arena.

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Asian Development Bank providing $300M towards replacing 100K gasoline trikes with E-Trikes in the Philippines; $300M for major road upgrades in Chhattisgarh, India

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million gas-fueled motorcycles and tricycles are currently operating in the Philippines, typically serving as short-distance taxis, with the average tricycle driver earning less than $10 a day. E-Trike drivers will save upwards of $5 a day in fuel costs, and the new E-Trikes have the capacity to carry more passengers. million.