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First electric Urban Air Port secures UK government backing; eVTOL hub

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Air-One is a world-first fully-operational hub for future electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft—such as cargo drones and air taxis—to be launched in Coventry (UK) later this year. The company plans to develop more than 200 sites in the next five years to meet global demand.

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IDTechEx: Nio spearheading battery swapping expansion beyond China

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There are also other companies in China that offer models with battery swap support, but for the taxi market. The new report “ Battery Swapping for Electric Vehicles 2022-2032: Technology, Players and Forecasts ” by IDTechEx includes forecasts for global adoption of this technology outside of China.

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Better Place, China Southern Grid sign strategic agreement on battery switching; Guangzhou accord to encourage production of EVs with switchable batteries

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Better Place and China Southern Power Grid Co. CSG is the world’s eighth-largest utility, according to the Fortune Global 500. It also calls for the city to promote electric-car adoption in fleet segments including public-sector vehicles and private-sector fleets such as taxis. —China Southern Grid Chairman Zhao Jianguo.

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Smart Charging: How AI and IoT are Transforming EV Charging

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The current state of EV charging infrastructure varies globally, with some areas densely populated with charging stations, while others are just beginning to build out their networks. The system utilizes inductive charging pads embedded in the streets , allowing taxis to charge wirelessly while waiting for passengers.

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World Bank/PRTM study finds global value chain shift resulting from vehicle electrification could favor China from technology and supply chain perspectives

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PRTM projects that the global EV value chain will likely be greater than US$250 billion by 2020. Driven by four global megatrends—reducing CO 2 emissions, oil concerns, growing congestion, and rapid technology advances—countries worldwide are focusing strongly on vehicle electrification. Click to enlarge.

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New Alliance Including Eaton, IBM, AECOM, and Beiqi Foton to Advance EVs in China

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NESTIA will place special focus on deployment of clean energy vehicles in taxi, bus, refuse and sanitation fleets, along with the accompanying charging infrastructure. The group’s first project is to design and deploy electric buses that will utilize advanced components from Eaton, Broad Ocean and MGL.

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Hyundai Motor CES exhibits envision transition to hydrogen energy, SDV solutions – ET Auto

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At the CES 2024, Hyundai Motor announced that it would expand HTWO, its existing fuel cell brand, into the Group’s hydrogen value chain business brand, and announced a ‘HTWO Grid’ solution that will accelerate the transition to a hydrogen society. Safety-Designed Vehicle: Technology for cybersecurity and safe driving control.

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