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Just bring them: Toyota’s electric future just got sexier

EV Central

We visited the Toyota stand in Beijing to sample the new vehicles first hand, and both look striking – not least when parked next to the relatively plain BZ4X (in Robo Taxi form) – Toyota Australia’s current sole entry into the EV segment.

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AlixPartners finds limited consumer willingness to pay for autonomous vehicles but enthusiasm for robo-taxis

Green Car Congress

At the same time, the survey results also suggest enthusiasm for autonomous robot-taxis. In the US, 44% said they’d consider swapping their personal vehicle for ride-hailing under such circumstances. Americans surveyed said they’d be willing to pay just a 9% premium—or $1,868 versus $1,709.

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Nissan field testing new mobility services as part of building sustainable future community in Japan

Green Car Congress

Nissan began a field test of new mobility services as part of a partnership to promote future community building in Japan. The hubs connect to other vehicles, including personal vehicles, which serve as “spokes” and are used for travel to nearby areas. The service supports both passenger and cargo transport.

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Boeing and Kitty Hawk form strategic partnership on electric urban air mobility

Green Car Congress

Boeing and start-up Kitty Hawk Corporation have entered a strategic partnership to collaborate on future efforts to advance safe urban air mobility. The strategic partnership will bring together the innovation of Kitty Hawk’s Cora air taxi division with Boeing’s scale and aerospace expertise.

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This new Airbus air taxi has a 50-mile range and is quieter than a hairdryer

Baua Electric

While at first, the CityAirbus will be flown by a pilot, it’s equipped with an operational automated flight mode that could enable future autonomous flying. Of course, Joby Aviation has its own air taxi that is 45.2 Perhaps closer to people talking loudly. dBA when flying overheard, which it says is quieter than a typical conversation.

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A Giant Game of Telephone: The Revel Tesla Model Y Taxi Situation Explained

Teslarati

Each week I go ‘Beyond the News’ and handcraft a special edition that includes my thoughts on the biggest stories, why it matters, and how it could impact the future. The company has 50 Model Y taxis ready to take on the streets of Manhattan and the other boroughs of New York. 2018 Legislation: The Taxi Cab “Cap” Ms.

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Strategy Analytics report finds ridesharing may not negatively impact future vehicle purchases

Green Car Congress

A new report from the Automotive Connected Mobility (ACM) service at Strategy Analytics has found that ridesharing usage may not negatively impact the future vehicle purchase intention of current vehicle owners. Ridesharing fills a niche that is convenient but will not supplant their personal vehicle. —Kevin Nolan, VP UXIP.

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