Market, Sustainable Transportation and Taxi

DiDi to introduce first shared EV fleet to Mexico; 700+ EVs and hybrids to start

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Didi Chuxing (DiDi), the world’s leading mobile transportation platform, will launch Latin America’s first shared electric vehicle (EV) fleet through its app in Mexico, as the company further invests in sustainable transportation innovations in the region. —Juan Andrés Panamá, Head of Operations of DiDi Mexico.

Mexico

Mexico Costa Rica Fleet Hybrid

First electric Urban Air Port secures UK government backing; eVTOL hub

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Air-One is a world-first fully-operational hub for future electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft—such as cargo drones and air taxis—to be launched in Coventry (UK) later this year. Urban Air Port develops fully autonomous innovative zero emission infrastructure for future air mobility.

Electric

Electric Electrical Hyundai Grid

Toyota joins London Hydrogen Partnership

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2013

Over the last few years the LHP has initiated more than £50 million (US$76 million) worth of hydrogen projects, including attracting and rolling-out new hydrogen buses, taxis, scooters, refueling stations, materials handling vehicles and fuel cell Combined Heat and Power units to London.

London

London Hydrogen Toyota 2002

Axis Bank extends Rs 1 billion loan to Everest Fleet for EVs | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

JANUARY 10, 2024

Axis Bank has extended a loan of Rs 1 billion to Everest Fleet to empower them to purchase electric vehicles to be deployed as green taxis in India. It is expected to have a market transformation effect that we hope will help catalyse deployment of more electric vehicles by green ride hailing companies in India.”

Fleet

Fleet India Financing Climate Change

CSIRO finds hydrogen could reduce aviation emissions within 5 years

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2020

However, the use of hydrogen-based systems for applications such as auxiliary power and the taxiing phases of flight may represent nearer-term opportunities. For propulsion, there is significant potential for hydrogen fuel cells to disrupt the current turboprop market (i.e. The global aviation industry consumes 3.2

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Emissions Australia Fuel

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

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Additionally, major automakers are investing heavily in R&D to develop affordable and high-performing electric vehicle models specifically designed for the Indian market. Additionally, electric autos contribute to reducing noise pollution as they operate silently, creating a more peaceful and sustainable transportation environment.

India

India Auto Future Electric

Tesla confirms that 100% of its scrapped batteries are recycled and 0% end up in landfills

Teslarati

AUGUST 10, 2021

From the days of the original Roadster to the launch of the Model S Plaid this year, it was evident that Tesla’s battery technology is a critical factor that allows the company to maintain its lead against competitors in the sustainable transportation market.

Batteries

Batteries Battery Tesla Texas

LowCVP: 5 Ps for influencing uptake of low emission vehicles at local level

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JUNE 26, 2015

Permits: discounts for LEVs to operate in low emission zones and for residents; preferential permits for LEV taxis. Low emission vehicles have a critical role to play in addressing these two challenges and in contributing to sustainable transport systems.

Emissions

Emissions Vehicles Taxi Climate Change

New Alliance Including Eaton, IBM, AECOM, and Beiqi Foton to Advance EVs in China

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AUGUST 30, 2010

NESTIA, the New Energy Sustainable Transportation International Alliance, includes Eaton, AECOM, IBM, vehicle manufacturer Beiqi Foton Motor Co., NESTIA will place special focus on deployment of clean energy vehicles in taxi, bus, refuse and sanitation fleets, along with the accompanying charging infrastructure.

Eaton

Eaton China Lithium Ion Taxi

The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

Drive Electric

MARCH 29, 2022

Lower your company-wide emissions with sustainable vehicles. Businesses big and small will play a vital role in reducing New Zealand’s carbon emissions through the transition to more sustainable transport. There are several things to consider when selecting more sustainable vehicles for your fleet.

Carbon

Carbon Fleet CO2 Emissions

UC Davis, ITDP report finds shared mobility essential for realizing full benefits of electrification and automation

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2017

In contrast, by encouraging a large increase in trip sharing, transit use, and active transport through policies that support compact, mixed use development, cities worldwide could save an estimated $5 trillion annually by 2050 while improving livability and increasing the likelihood of meeting climate change targets. —Fulton et al.

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Davis Climate Change Transportation Miles

Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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JUNE 13, 2013

Further promoting this market is the recent establishment of a new federal Energy Department public-private partnership effort called H2USA, which includes Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and Honda. Studies suggest that 68 stations are needed by 2017 to support the market. million ZEV vehicles on the roadways by 2025. Earlier post.).

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel

Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Our submission and inputs relate specifically to accelerating the uptake of e-mobility, but we recognise that decarbonising transport is much wider than that. E-mobility is an important component to a zero emissions transport system, but is still just a component. . This is very true when it comes to the shift towards e-mobility.

New Zealand

New Zealand Emissions Petrol Electric

Better Place Secures $350M Series B Round led by HSBC Group

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2010

We expect the Better Place model to be widely adopted across many countries and cities, particularly in those markets with policies strongly favoring electric vehicle adoption. The company intends to expand into markets where the business model economics and investor returns are optimized, notably in Europe and Asia.

Denmark

Denmark Re-Charge Financing

EV Driven

DiDi to introduce first shared EV fleet to Mexico; 700+ EVs and hybrids to start

First electric Urban Air Port secures UK government backing; eVTOL hub

Toyota joins London Hydrogen Partnership

Axis Bank extends Rs 1 billion loan to Everest Fleet for EVs | Autocar Professional

CSIRO finds hydrogen could reduce aviation emissions within 5 years

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

Tesla confirms that 100% of its scrapped batteries are recycled and 0% end up in landfills

LowCVP: 5 Ps for influencing uptake of low emission vehicles at local level

New Alliance Including Eaton, IBM, AECOM, and Beiqi Foton to Advance EVs in China

The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

UC Davis, ITDP report finds shared mobility essential for realizing full benefits of electrification and automation

Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Better Place Secures $350M Series B Round led by HSBC Group

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