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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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ABI Research forecasts 400M people to rely on robotic car sharing by 2030

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The new car sharing economy happens in three phases: street rental service, ride sharing taxi service, and robotic service. Why go through the expense of purchasing a car, and then regular insurance and maintenance fees, when we can all embrace the new car sharing economy? —Dominique Bonte.

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Drivers land better incentives in a crowded ride-hailing space – ET Auto

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In November, ET reported that the company has rolled out the Uber Pro programme to give its drivers benefits such as area preference, discounted vehicle maintenance and motor insurance, as well as enhanced micro-credit offerings. Drivers become eligible for these benefits upon reaching certain milestones.

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Study of In-use Vehicle Activity and Emissions in Tianjin, China Yields Fleet and Emissions Profiles, Policy Implications

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Light-duty vehicles together contributed to 82% of all distance traveled (passenger cars, 64%; taxis, 18 %), buses and trucks contributed to 11% and 8% of total distance traveled respectively. 13% of passenger cars and 35% of taxis were still using carburetors. Inspection and Maintenance programs for in-use vehicles are weak.

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Joby completes pre-production eVTOL testing, segues into production prototype flight certification

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Joby Aviation ($JOBY) currently operates as one of the more prominent and promising electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi developers in its growing segment of advanced air mobility (AAM). Following millions in initial funding and a grant in California, Joby began setting up US eVTOL production.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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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. Her insights greatly helped with this article. According to Navigant Research, it’s not going to change soon.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

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This 5-step guide contains insights from FleetPartners for fleet managers and business owners looking to transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to hybrid and electric alternatives, whether you have 1, 20 or 500 vehicles. Consider the maintenance required for charging particular vehicles, and their battery power.

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