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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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Nissan, New York City launch LEAF electric vehicle taxi pilot

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Nissan and New York City have launched a new electric vehicle taxi pilot with the Nissan LEAF. This pilot program, which puts six LEAF taxis into service beginning this spring, will help Nissan, the city, the taxi industry and the public understand how EVs can be integrated into future taxi fleets.

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EU should target 1M EV public chargers by 2024, 3M by 2029 say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups

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Setting targets will send a strong signal to consumers that the number of public charging points will keep pace with the surging sales of electric vehicles which Europe is witnessing, the letter said. But the success of this huge effort is seriously threatened by the delayed installation of charging infrastructure in the EU.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Medium-sized battery-electric cars are on average 14% cheaper to run than equivalent diesels today, if slow charging overnight near home and/or fast charging at preferential rates are available. The taxi and ride-hailing markets are best positioned to go fully electric first.

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Revel COO explains how Tesla Model Y fleet can help familiarize commuters to EVs

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Paired with our universal EV fast-charging Superhub network, we're electrifying cities and fighting the #ClimateCrisis. As shared by the driver behind New York’s Tesla Model 3 yellow taxi, many passengers are still unfamiliar with Tesla vehicles or electric cars in general. Our goal is broad electrification.

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In San Francisco, being a human rather of a robotic will value you

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In California and maximum alternative states, taxis are regulated through towns. Each taxicab within the town is related to a medallion, although other drivers might pressure the similar taxi. Till 2010, taxi medallions have been isolated, awarded through seniority. Greater than 700 folk paid.

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UK chooses to axe electric vehicle grant programs as popularity skyrockets

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These include grants for trucks, taxis, vans, motorcycles, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles that will remain in place, for now, Yahoo reports. The press release also highlights the DfT’s new focus on charging stations. billion pounds set aside for charging stations will increase as a result of this reduction in grants.

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