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Argo AI and Ford to launch self-driving vehicles on Lyft network by end of 2021; targeting 1,000 over next 5 years

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Argo AI and Ford will deploy Ford self-driving cars, with safety drivers, on the Lyft network, as part of a network access agreement, with passenger rides beginning in Miami later this year and in Austin starting in 2022. In addition, Lyft will receive 2.5% In addition, Lyft will receive 2.5%

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Doroni’s all-electric flying car gets flight certified in the US

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Miami-based Doroni Aerospace announced Friday its all-electric flying car , the Doroni H1, received official FAA Airworthiness Certification. And the best part – it’s designed to fit in your garage. Flying electric cars are not just for sci-fi movies.

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British Airways challenges UK universities to develop a new generation of sustainable aviation fuel; part of $400M investment from parent

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The winners will also be invited to present their pathway at sustainability events in Miami and Montreal, as well as to the executive team at British Airways and IAG, the airline’s parent company. The challenge is being launched as part of British Airways’ Centenary celebrations. The runners up will also receive cash sums.

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Tesla Cybertruck becomes vehicle of choice for tennis superstar Serena Williams, Reddit founder

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Tennis superstar Serena Williams and her husband, Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian , were recently spotted leaving a Miami party in a rather interesting vehicle. The party was held in the midst of Art Basel, Miami Beach, as noted in a Daily Mail report. More photos.

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Tesla boosts its data collection team with hiring ramp for Prototype Vehicle Operators

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In the job’s description, Tesla notes that Prototype Vehicle Operators will be part of its vehicle data collection team. Tesla seems to be putting a lot of effort into boosting its vehicle data collection team, with the electric vehicle maker going live with job openings for Prototype Vehicle Operators across multiple states in the US.

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CoFlow Jet signs JOA with NASA to commercialize deflected slip-stream technology for eV/STOL

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Tiltrotors, tiltwings, and lift plus may soon be part of history. Gecheng Zha, CEO of CoFlow Jet, and professor at the University of Miami. We are developing advanced fully electric vertical and short takeoff and landing (eV/STOL) vehicles using DSS enabled by CFJ, which will make urban transportation and eCommerce economically viable.

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bp invests in free local electric transit business Freebee

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bp ventures has invested $6 million in all-electric ride-hailing business Freebee , a Miami-based company that provides free, on-demand transportation to local communities through their mobile app Ride Freebee.

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