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Continental launches series production of technologies for robo-taxis

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Continental technologies such as ABS, radar and redundant brake system are being used in series production for robo-taxis for first time. Continental’s braking portfolio includes suitable technologies for robo-taxis, such as the MK C1 one-box brake system. Continental has held a stake in this driverless vehicle manufacturer since 2017.

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DiDi partners with SoftBank in Japan for platform services for taxi industry, launches open new energy car-sharing platform

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have established a partnership to provide platform services for the taxi industry. The partnership will utilize DiDi’s advanced AI technologies to build ride-hailing platforms to enhance efficiency for both taxi operators and drivers. In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1 In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1

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LPG Ford Transit Connect Taxis going into service in Hong Kong

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Ford Motor Company has added Hong Kong to the list of global cities served by its Transit Connect Taxi, among them New York City, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles. The Transit Connect Taxi Ford unveiled in Hong Kong comes equipped with a Ford-engineered, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel system. cubic feet (1.7

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Mahindra and REE Automotive to establish a strategic collaboration for the development of electric commercial vehicles

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Mahindra & Mahindra and REE Automotive signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore development and manufacturing of electric commercial vehicles for global markets. Preventive maintenance AI. Production would be scaled further to support additional volume in the global as well as Indian market. OTA updates.

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Nissan lands world’s largest electric taxi fleet deal; 110 new LEAF 30 kWh units to Madrid

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Nissan and La Ciudad del Taxi have announced the world’s largest 100% electric taxi fleet deal that will see 110 Nissan LEAF 30 kWh vehicles providing taxi services in Madrid. The Nissan LEAF has sold more than 220,000 units sold globally. Taxi Eléctrico provides all its users with: Trips in 100% electric vehicles.

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ABI Research forecasts global mobility as a service revenues to exceed $1 trillion by 2030

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ABI Research forecasts global Mobility as a Service (MaaS) revenues will exceed $1 trillion by 2030. Its anticipated disruptive impact on traditional transportation modes such as car ownership, buses, trains, aviation, taxis, and rental cars is stirring up not just the automotive but also the entire transportation industry.

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MEG expanding heavy-duty electric truck efforts; succsessful testing of mine vehicle

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If you combine the efficiency of charging and the reduced maintenance overhead of EV heavy trucks, it’s a compelling financial proposition versus the current refueling and maintenance costs of their combustion engine counterparts. Ideanomics is a global Financial Technology (Fintech) company for transformative industries.

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