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Tesla Model Y taxi fleet coming to NYC yellow cab industry thanks to Gravity

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The NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) recently approved its pilot program to introduce more battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to the yellow taxi industry. Gravity means to participate in TLC’s BEV pilot program with a fleet of Tesla Model Y taxis. seconds are eligible to join the program.

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DiDi to introduce first shared EV fleet to Mexico; 700+ EVs and hybrids to start

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Didi Chuxing (DiDi), the world’s leading mobile transportation platform, will launch Latin America’s first shared electric vehicle (EV) fleet through its app in Mexico, as the company further invests in sustainable transportation innovations in the region. 200 EVs are exclusive for DiDi drivers.

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Scania leading full-scale autonomous truck platoon project in Singapore; 4-truck convoys

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Autonomous vehicles and platooning are cornerstones of future sustainable transport systems. We are pioneering in this field, which has the potential not only to save lives in traffic, but also to significantly decrease the environmental impact of transport. —Claes Erixon, Head of Research and Development at Scania.

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LowCVP: 5 Ps for influencing uptake of low emission vehicles at local level

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Released to coincide with the LowCVP’s 2015 Annual Conference which features a discussion on mobility in future cities, the LowCVP has identified five ‘P’s from the Guide—levers that local authorities can most effectively use to influence low emission vehicle uptake at the local level: Parking: discounts for LEVs or dedicated bays.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

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By combining flexibility and experience with industry-leading technology, Fleet Partners offers innovative, cost-effective, tailored solutions designed to meet the needs of every business. Lower your company-wide emissions with sustainable vehicles. What are the current CO2 emissions of your existing fleet?

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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In making this award, the Commission also approved future consideration of adding $5 million to the rebate project in fiscal year 2013-2014, as proposed in the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update for the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. The award includes a $652,664 match-funding requirement.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Drive Electric has advocated for a comprehensive plan to decarbonise transport for the past two years. A plan is necessary to provide certainty to business and consumers that a future transport system will be affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable. We also don’t need to ‘reinvent the wheel’. There are 3.5