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This new style of electric tuk-tuk makes me want to drive a taxi in India

Baua Electric

In Thailand, a tuk-tuk (a fun onomatopoeia that arose from the traditionally loud two-stroke engines powering them). But whatever it’s called, these three-wheeled taxis have used their half-bike, half-wagon design to shuttle folks around cities for decades. Got some kids you need to shuttle down the neighborhood to a friend’s house?

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Cruise robotaxi caught in area of downed power lines, company responds

Teslarati

Now, a pair of Cruise robotaxis have found their way into more controversy, as they have accidentally traveled into areas blocked off because of downed trees and power lines. More weather drama in my neighborhood. Given the damage caused by last night’s storms, some of our cars briefly entered areas with downed trees or power lines.

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New Flyer supports San Francisco launch of emission-reducing Green Zones; geofencing for EV mode

Green Car Congress

With this technology, buses will run part of their route on electric power, reducing emissions in specific sections of the city with the worst air pollution. San Francisco launched the Green Zone program, creating the first program of its kind in the world with 68 geofencing hybrid-electric buses—around 8% of the SFMTA bus fleet.

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Polaris to buy Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM) from Chrysler

Green Car Congress

Since the company was established in 1998, it has placed more than 45,000 electric-powered vehicles on the road worldwide. GEM is a recognized leader within the low-speed vehicle market, with approximately $30 million in sales during the 2010 calendar year.

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Columbus, Ohio wins $40M DOT Smart City Challenge; $10M more from Vulcan, $90M from private partners

Green Car Congress

Using these resources, Columbus will work to reshape its transportation system to become part of a fully-integrated city that harnesses the power and potential of data, technology, and creativity to reimagine how people and goods move throughout their city. Allen’s Vulcan Inc.

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

We were without power for six weeks,” White said. “I I was at a trade fair and I saw this little neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV). Unfortunately, the taxi drivers weren’t so happy and they hit back.” This prompted White to construct three additional solar-powered GEMs, including a small truck.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

Green Car Congress

Vehicles to be deployed include 163 CNG, the vast majority for high mileage taxis and 18 heavy-duty LNG refuse trucks. In addition to the city fleets, high mileage and high visibility fleets are included, such as Coca-Cola, Sysco, Frito Lay, school districts, and taxis. Greater New Haven Clean Cities Coalition, Inc.’s