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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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SoCalGas & California Energy Commission funding project to test hydrogen fuel cell technology for harbor craft; led by ZEI

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The powertrain consists of a state-of-the-art hydrogen storage system, automotive-style fuel cell power system, safety system, control and automation system allowing for a powertrain with increased range, simple maintenance, and no emissions. Supported boat speeds range from a few knots to more than 50 knots. Joseph Pratt, CEO of ZEI.

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Asian Development Bank providing $300M towards replacing 100K gasoline trikes with E-Trikes in the Philippines; $300M for major road upgrades in Chhattisgarh, India

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million gas-fueled motorcycles and tricycles are currently operating in the Philippines, typically serving as short-distance taxis, with the average tricycle driver earning less than $10 a day. E-Trike drivers will save upwards of $5 a day in fuel costs, and the new E-Trikes have the capacity to carry more passengers. million.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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These vehicles are the green machines that will provide a critical part of the renewable and sustainable society that we need for the future. [ 27 ] Watson, Grant and Andrew A. Frank (2012) Electrification of Taxi Cabs in Major Chinese Cities with Range Extended Electric Vehicles. About the authors. Dr. Andrew A.

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NYC Goes EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

The Bloomberg administration sees electric cars as part of its overall move to create a more environmentally sustainable New York. PlaNYC2030g, New York’s “comprehensive sustainability plan&# to reduce the city’s overall greenhouse gas emissions includes electric cars as part of its strategy. Electric Options.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

Charged EVs

We could take an Oslo taxi and charge it in a bus terminal in Wenatchee, Washington or vice versa. There’s ease of operations, ease of maintenance benefits. In our Gothenburg and Oslo taxi projects, the chargers are at the taxi stands. Grant Transit, which is in Moses Lake, Washington. John Holland: Yes.

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AMPECO CEO discusses the software that makes large-scale EV charging systems work in comprehensive Q&A

Charged EVs

Some companies specialize in procuring and installing charging stations, while others offer a turnkey service that includes ongoing management and maintenance. Also to enable companies who are not necessarily charging networks, but who have EV charging as part of their portfolio of services. Are these mostly public charging providers?