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3 Challenges to Solve Before We Can Commute by Air Taxi

Cars That Think

We carried out our first flight demonstration on 11 October 2022, when we flew a Bell 407GXi helicopter (supplied by consortium member Bell Textron) as a stand-in for a future electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicle, or eVTOL. All the GCS hardware is installed in a truck provided by Bell Textron. government agencies.

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Ample and ENEOS are bringing the first-ever EV battery swap stations to Japan

Baua Electric

Ample is a California-based startup specializing in modular battery stations that are easy to install and move, all while occupying a minimal footprint. From there, it gathered valuable data working alongside rideshare companies like Uber and last-mile delivery startup Sally.

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

It is therefore incumbent upon everyone to understand EV chargers and the factors that affect their location and installation. Installing Level 2 chargers will build goodwill and loyalty, attract new customers, retain existing customers, increase revenue per customer, and respond to demand.

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UK to invest $841M from 2015-2020 to boost ultra low emission vehicle industry

Green Car Congress

Additional funding of £50 million (US$84 million) will also be available for local areas to invest in cleaner taxis and buses. This investment will help create skilled British jobs and have further positive impact down the supply chain. Charging infrastructure. Consumer grants. Drivers pay no road tax or congestion charge on ULEV.

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Rotterdam using BYD e6 for electric taxi fleet

Green Car Congress

Rotterdam Taxi Centre (RTC), one of the biggest taxi operators in the Netherlands, is switching to electric taxis and has put into service two BYD e6 models, following successful extensive operation with an e6 model. This pure EV can then travel for up to 300 km (190 miles). e6 electric taxi. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai Motor enters MoU with H2 Energy for 1,000 heavy-duty fuel-cell trucks and renewable hydrogen

Green Car Congress

Beginning in 2019 and over a five-year period, Hyundai Motor and H2 Energy will provide 1,000 heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks ( earlier post ) and an adequate supply chain for renewable hydrogen. Domestically, FCEV taxis and car-sharing services are operating on public roads in Ulsan and Gwangju.

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Manhattan Beach, The South Bay’s Greenest City

Creative Greenius

More about what all that means to you, and your family and your job to come in our next Creative Greenius post, but first let me tell you what’s happening in Manhattan Beach, California just a few miles up Pacific Coast Highway from my home. Both the City Police and Fire chiefs are now driving city owned alternative fuel vehicles.

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