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Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

Green Car Congress

New York City Clean Air Taxi rules are successful in cutting emissions and reducing air pollution, [link] to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Drexel University. The scientists report that overall fuel efficiency of the medallion taxi fleet climbed from 15.7

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

Baua Electric

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? In India, it’s an auto rickshaw. Throw ’em in! Have some grocery shopping to do? Strap those eggs into the backseat!

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Tesla Model Y taxi fleet from Revel set for NYC launch after regulatory mix up

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Revel, a New York City-based ridesharing company, will launch its fleet of Tesla Model Y taxis in the Big Apple in early August after a mix-up with NYC’s regulatory agency, the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). A Giant Game of Telephone: The Revel Tesla Model Y Taxi Situation Explained.

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Ford-Backed Argo AI Begins Driverless Taxi Operations, & Why This Is Big News

CleanTechnica EVs

Argo is first to go driverless in two major American cities, safely operating amongst heavy traffic, pedestrians and bicyclists in the busiest of neighborhoods,” said Bryan Salesky, Founder and CEO of Argo AI. From […].

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

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The geofenced zones were chosen to focus primarily on Muni Equity Strategy neighborhoods—those neighborhoods in the city with high percentages of low-income households and people of color and where respiratory illnesses occur at a disproportionate rate.

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easyJet and Wright Electric: all-electric short-haul flights within a decade

Green Car Congress

More immediately, the new Airbus A320 neo aircraft will bring up to a 15% saving in fuel burn and CO 2 emissions, and a reduced noise footprint of 50% on take-off and landing providing a benefit to airport neighborhood communities. easyJet is also introducing new electric, towbarless aircraft tugs.

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

Teslarati

More weather drama in my neighborhood. These controversies come at a pivotal point in introducing autonomous taxis within the United States, with many municipalities worried that they may endanger residents or cause issues within traffic, leading to a less safe driving experience for other drivers.

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