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Robotic EV charger will get a test at Texas airport

Green Car Reports

A robotic EV charger will be put to the test at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in the coming months as part of a pilot program for innovative charging solutions. The mobile unit.

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Aurora unveils ride-hailing test fleet based on Toyota Sienna; testing in Texas

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The riders were picked up at Toyota’s Headquarters and then driven autonomously on a portion of the route that would normally be taken to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Aurora plans to continue adding vehicles to the fleet and testing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in preparation for commercial launch.

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Los Angeles International Airport nears completion of 1,300 EV chargers

Teslarati

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is nearing the completion of 1,300 EV charging locations in its parking areas. Other large airports , especially hubs like LAX (Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Newark, and more,) will likely be some of the first to introduce more charging. Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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GM expands EV first responder training efforts in US and Canada

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The fire service has had more than 100 years to gain the knowledge needed to respond to internal combustion engine fires, and it is critical that they are now educated on EV safety. —Andrew Klock, senior manager of education and development at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

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Now Arriving at an Airport Lounge Near You: Peloton Bikes, Nap Pods and Caviar Service

Baua Electric

At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, travelers can get complimentary massages, and at Denver International Airport, there are nap pods. Kennedy Airport’s Terminal 4, La Guardia Airport’s Terminal B, Boston Logan International Airport by Gate B40. Forthcoming locations: Harry Reid International Airport.

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SwRI-led team achieves 20% improvement in vehicle fuel efficiency with connectivity, automation; ARPA-E NEXTCAR

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SwRI engineers used internal funding to deploy the eco-driving technology in a mobile driver advisory app that runs on regular smart phones or tablets. Calibrated using real-world data from Fort Worth, Texas, the simulator proved critical for evaluating control algorithms and accurately quantifying energy consumption.

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Clean Energy expands CNG fueling agreements with new and existing USPS contract-carrier fleets

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Kennedy International Airport station. They will fuel 20 new CNG trucks out of Clean Energy’s Dallas-Fort Worth Station. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Signing new deals with Clean Energy is C. Blackburn Trucking Associates, who will fuel four of their Class-8 heavy-duty trucks at Clean Energy’s John F.

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