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Continental wins tire technology award with C.A.R.E tire concept for electric robotaxis

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Fleets of autonomous electric taxis are a case in point, playing a key role in many concepts of the environmentally compatible mobility of the future. The jury praised Continental for its successful blend of innovation, IT and inspired engineering. Any excess compressed air is stored in an integrated tank. Electrification.)

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Engineers confirm feasibility of aircraft regenerative braking from landing gear

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A team of engineers from the University of Lincoln, with funding from the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), has confirmed the feasibility of aircraft regenerate braking from the landing gear to provide power for taxiing to and from airport buildings, reducing the need to use jet engines.

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China is testing more driverless cars than any other country – ET Auto

Baua Electric

A fleet of 500 taxis navigated by computers, often with no safety drivers in them for backup, buzz around. The company that operates them, tech giant Baidu, said last month that it would add another 1,000 of the so-called robot taxis in Wuhan. Baidu also has a joint venture with Zhejiang Geely, called Jiyue, to make robot taxis.

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Kreisel Electric expanding capacity with construction of new Li-ion battery plant

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The last section of the building will host the software and engineering development and the offices. The generated solar power will be stored in stationary Kreisel batteries (1,000 kWh) to secure the continuous power supply for building and charging stations. Kreisel has also swapped out VW’s 24.2 from 120 to 267 miles.

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Roadmapping Your Airport EV Charging Installation

Blink Charging

These units are composed of giant batteries that can store power and releasing it as necessary, allowing airports to take advantage of off-peak electrical rates or utilize renewable energy sources like solar panels. For example, you can offer free or discounted rates for employees or taxi partners.

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Ride-sharer Grab to invest $700M in “Grab 4 Indonesia” 2020 master plan

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Grab will open an R&D center in Jakarta and target hiring 150 engineers over the next two years. To equip Indonesian engineers with globally competitive skills, Grab will provide training opportunities at its R&D centers in Singapore, Beijing and Seattle. million commuters in greater Jakarta. million commuters in greater Jakarta.

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

In contrast, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles can only refuel at a gas station licensed to handle and store an inflammable liquid. Electricity is ubiquitous, EVs refuelable by wind, hydro, geothermal, solar, or traditional energy sources. Access both in and out should be easy, including for medium-duty EVs.

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