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First electric air taxi takes flight around New York City

Electrek

Blade Air Mobility and BETA Technologies announced Tuesday that they successfully tested the first electric vertical take-off and landing ( eVTOL ), or air taxi, in the greater NYC area. more… The post First electric air taxi takes flight around New York City appeared first on Electrek.

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A First Ride On Revel’s Fully Electric Ride-Hailing Service In New York City

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric ride-hailing service Revel is pushing our move into zero-emissions solutions as quickly as possible. On the people moving front, Revel has purchased 700 Teslas and converted them to taxis to drive around New York City by its employees.

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1st Electric VTOL Aircraft To Fly Over New York City

CleanTechnica EVs

I just wrote the other day about the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to fly in Florida. continued] The post 1st Electric VTOL Aircraft To Fly Over New York City appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla combats Uber, Lyft congestion in New York City with Supercharger Congestion Fees

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Tesla is combatting Uber and Lyft congestion at its Superchargers in New York City with Supercharger fees after the ride-sharing services have backed up EV chargers. Revel has been expanding its network of EV chargers throughout New York City and plans to open more stations this year.

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Nissan, New York City launch LEAF electric vehicle taxi pilot

Green Car Congress

Nissan and New York City have launched a new electric vehicle taxi pilot with the Nissan LEAF. This pilot program, which puts six LEAF taxis into service beginning this spring, will help Nissan, the city, the taxi industry and the public understand how EVs can be integrated into future taxi fleets.

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Archer and United Airlines announce first commercial electric air taxi route in the US

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Archer Aviation and United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) announced their first airport-to-city-center route between United’s hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York City. United’s hub at EWR is ideally located to serve Manhattan and its surrounding boroughs, as well as communities in New Jersey.

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No, New York Didn’t Just Ban Electric Taxis

CleanTechnica EVs

All over social media, I’m seeing electric vehicle enthusiasts call out New York’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) for a recent vote, which they say bans electric vehicles from working as taxis. It’s still possible to operate an electric taxi in New York City.

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