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United Airlines and Archer to launch first commercial electric air taxi route in Chicago

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Archer Aviation and United Airlines plan to launch the first air taxi route in Chicago, between O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vertiport Chicago. The early launch routes will focus in on airport to city center transportation service, which are referred to as “trunk” routes.

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Barbados receiving 35 BYD electric buses; first electric bus fleet for public transport in the Caribbean

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BYD delivered the first electric bus fleet for public transport in the Caribbean, opening up an exciting new chapter in the region’s efforts to tackle climate change. The Barbados Transport Board recently received 33 BYD battery-electric buses and two more of the 30-foot buses will be delivered by December.

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

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The goal of Archer’s electric air taxi network is to provide passengers with safe, quick, quiet and cost-effective transportation to and from EWR. Archer’s early launch routes will provide airport to city center transportation service, which it refers to as “trunk” routes. Earlier post.)

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Stockholm’s “flying” electric water taxis to offer quicker, quieter and cheaper transport

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Stockholm to trial Candela's "flying" electric water taxis - a quicker, quieter and cheaper option for people to get around the city. The post Stockholm’s “flying” electric water taxis to offer quicker, quieter and cheaper transport appeared first on The Driven.

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Joby to Launch Electric Air Taxi Service in UAE

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Joby signs definitive agreement with government of Dubai Agreement grants Joby exclusive right to operate air taxis in Dubai for. continued] The post Joby to Launch Electric Air Taxi Service in UAE appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hype Taxi Using Massive European Grants To Pay For Champagne-Scale Hydrogen Costs

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In the crazy world of hydrogen for transportation plays, some endeavors stand out. continued] The post Hype Taxi Using Massive European Grants To Pay For Champagne-Scale Hydrogen Costs appeared first on CleanTechnica. Ballard’s $1.3 billion in losses, $55 million a year, since 2000 with no profits ever is one.

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Leave Your Heart In San Francisco Aboard A United Electric Air Taxi

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People sick of commuting imagine all sorts of new transportation schemes while stuck in traffic. One of the most popular fantasies is an electric air taxi that rises above it There are some dreams that just never seem to end. Elon Musk dreamed up the Hyperloop while trying to get to LAX during rush hour.