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

Green Car Congress

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

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The Small Fast Harbor Craft Project, led by Zero Emission Industries’ ( ZEI ) (formerly Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine) will test a commercial marine vessel modified to incorporate a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain. Zero Emission Industries, launched 2017, develops and sells power systems for a range of applications.

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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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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

Baua Electric

Through targeted marketing campaigns and educational initiatives, the industry and government can raise awareness and address these misconceptions to encourage more people to consider electric autos as a viable option. Mahindra & Mahindra is another major player in the electric auto industry.

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Retrofitting three-wheeler to electric 

Electric Vehicles India

Taxi aggregators start-ups like (Ola, Uber, etc) are well established the importance and added cars to their products. Many industries and researchers have come up with retrofitted and hybrid versions of vehicles using a fuel cell compressed natural gas as well as electricity. 6 lakh three-wheelers sold in India. Advantages.

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Study Finds EVs Economically and Financially Viable in New South Wales, Australia Market Today

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The total cost of ownership includes the vehicle price, annual fuel and maintenance costs and insurance. The study examined eleven market segments: Passenger Vehicles by vehicle size (small, medium, large) and by distance travelled (low, medium and high vehicle kilometers travelled (VKT)); Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV); and Taxis.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

Where it used to be Hertz or Avis–or a taxi–the choices now are much more complex. Uber’s value proposition is that it is cheaper than using a taxi and much cheaper than using a personal car. As a result, logistics and transportation companies are now focusing on car shipping services to support the growing industry.

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