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Volkswagen progressing with work on quantum computing, develops traffic management system for taxi companies

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For the first time, Volkswagen researchers have succeeded in using a quantum computer to develop a traffic management system that will replace forecasting for urban traffic volumes, transport demand and travel times with precise calculations. Our quantum-optimized traffic management system could help make that a reality.

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UK-based EV-tire-maker ENSO in talks to supply multiple global OEMS

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London-based EV tire manufacturer ENSO said it is in discussions with multiple international car makers and has begun trials with major fleet operators. Fleet operators, meanwhile, are investigating fitting ENSO’s tyres to their electric vehicles to help lower operating costs and reduce their carbon footprint.

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CARB: ridesharing vehicle fleet CO2/PMT in 2018 approximately 50% higher than the statewide passenger vehicle fleet average

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released the 2018 Base-year Emissions Inventory Report , as required by Senate Bill 1014 (SB 1014, California Clean Miles Standard). The analysis indicates that the industry-wide TNC fleet has a 7% lower passenger occupancy than the California statewide passenger vehicle fleet.

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Government of Québec awards $675k to Lion Bus for electric school bus; part of $516M transportation electrification strategy

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Québec’s Ministry of Natural Resources has awarded Lion Bus Inc. This project follows the recent release of the $516-million (US$492-million) Transportation Electrification Strategy, recently made public by the government. Our government wants to make Québec a world leader in the electrification of transportation.

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MIT CSAIL, Cornell study finds rides-sharing theoretically could cut taxi traffic in NYC by 75%

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A new modeling study by a team from MIT CSAIL (Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory) and Cornell suggests that using ride-sharing from companies like Uber and Lyft theoretically could reduce the number of taxis on the road in New York City by 75% without significantly impacting travel time. —Daniela Rus.

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New York City adding 70 electric vehicles to fleet; launches EV educational push

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New York City is adding 70 electric vehicles to its fleet: 50 new Chevrolet Volts, 10 fully electric Ford Transit Connect cargo vans, and 10 new fully electric Navistar E-star utility trucks. The Administration is also working towards the use of electric vehicles in the City’s fleet of more than 13,000 yellow taxis.

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Study finds ride-sharing companies biggest contributors to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco

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Researchers from the University of Kentucky and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority have determined that, contrary to the concept and vision, transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft are the biggest contributor to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco. Erhardt et al. —Erhardt.