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ZeroAvia unveils hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for aviation

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We calculate the total costs of operating a ZeroAvia aircraft to be close to half of what it costs to fly a conventional turbine aircraft, due to lower fuel input costs, higher powertrain efficiency, and reduced maintenance costs. —Val Miftakhov, ZeroAvia Founder and CEO.

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Driving Dystopia: New York City Pushes Through Congestion Pricing Scheme

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Street parking is an absolute chore and purchasing a parking space results in drivers confronting some of the highest prices in the whole country. The rest (not going toward the aforementioned debt) seems to be pushed into general maintenance and introducing automated tolling zones that don’t require traffic to stop. per trip downtown.

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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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Legendary Tesla Model S high-mileage road warrior is going for its 1 millionth mile

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When Germany-based Hansjörg Gemmingen purchased his Tesla Model S P85 in 2014, the world was a far different place. Gemmingen’s Model S P85 was able to achieve its impressive mileage primarily because it is used as a taxi. This farfetched scenario is fast becoming a reality today.

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Pennsylvania invests $7.9M in 21 alt-fuel projects

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Awards include (ranked by amount): PHL Taxi Management LLC —$900,000 – to purchase and deploy 50 new CNG taxis in Philadelphia that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and to build a publicly accessible CNG fueling station in the city. Giant Eagle Inc. Waste Management of Pennsylvania Inc.

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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?

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Electric vehicles Prices May Drop Soon, and Here’s Why

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More drivers may be able to purchase the new electric vehicle of their dreams because of these tax benefits given to the manufacturers. # After the government announced tax reductions for EVs around 2019, numerous electric cars were purchased by business fleets, such as taxi or car rental companies or those with company cars.