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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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Evolution of taxi drivers, PHV drivers (England), and Uber drivers (London) compared to taxi and PHV CO 2 emissions (UK). Source: “Europe’s giant ‘taxi’ company: is Uber part of the problem or the solution?”. This has made Uber one of the biggest taxi services in Europe, with 3.6 million users in France in 2017.

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Madrid to get world's largest electric taxi fleet of Nissan Leafs

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The Nissan Leaf is not only the world's best-selling electric car, but also probably the world's most popular electric taxi. Leaf taxis operate in several European countries, enduring the same demanding conditions as gasoline, diesel, and hybrid cabs. DON'T MISS.

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Madrid Planning to Ban New Taxis and Buses Running on Diesel

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Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón, Mayor of Madrid (Spain) announced last week during an informative breakfast meeting in Madrid that the City Council of Madrid is preparing a regulation that will prevent the purchase of new taxis and urban buses running on diesel. This decision was taken because diesel models emit too much NO 2.

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Amazon orders more than 1,800 EVs from Mercedes-Benz Vans

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kWh/100km), electric passenger transport has also grown to meet electric mobility requirements: as a hotel shuttle, as a large taxi or vehicle for ride sharing services. The electric engine drives the front wheels and, like the diesel starter unit, delivers max. The eVito is built in the Mercedes-Benz Vitoria plant, Spain.

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News in brief: Madrid to introduce diesel ban

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As it strives to go green, the Spanish capital of Madrid is preparing to regulate the purchase of new taxis and buses that run on diesel. Mayor of Madrid Alberto Ruiz-Gallardon made the announcement outlining that diesel models “emit too much NO2”.

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