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Wireless charging taxis to be trialled in Nottingham
Wireless charging at taxi ranks could provide an alternative to plugs and chargepoints, meaning multiple taxis can recharge at once, supporting drivers to charge up more easily.
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Rhode Island buses equipped with cost-saving solar systems
With the new solar systems, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) hopes to replace batteries less frequently and save on costly road calls.
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ITC 2019 in review: developing complete and connected trips for all
Intelligent Transport's Luke Antoniou provides a summary of the stand-out insights from the 2019 Intelligent Transport Conference, featuring contribution from one of the Conference chairs, Carol Schweiger.
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Joby Aviation raises $590 million to launch air taxi service
Over the past 10 years, Joby Aviation has reportedly developed a quiet, all-electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, which aims to be instrumental in the commercial launch of the emerging on-demand urban air taxi market.
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First Bus rolls out first commercial e-buses in Glasgow since 1960s
The new buses are said to be a statement of intent for the city’s transport, as they look to join the electric revolution to help meet their target of net zero emissions by 2030.
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EIB to finance Grupo Ruiz’s modernisation of Spanish bus fleet
The new vehicles will provide public transport services in Madrid, Majorca, Badajoz, Toledo, Salamanca and Murcia, covering both urban and intercity lines.
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Keolis launches first hydrogen 100 per cent BRT in south of France
The new service is part of the city public transport network, inaugurated by François Bayrou, Mayor and President of the Pau Béarn Pyrénées intercommunal area1, and opened to the public on 17 December 2019.
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Is sustainable travel really within reach?
Intelligent Transport’s Luke Antoniou spoke to Claire Haigh, Chief Executive of Greener Journeys, to gain her perspective on just how close – or far – the industry, and the UK in particular, is to achieving truly sustainable transport.
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New York MTA deploys first all-electric articulated bus fleet
The launch is part of the agency’s plan to enhance and modernise the bus fleet with zero-emissions technology that aims to deliver environmental benefits for New York residents.
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Project re-purposes e-bus batteries to provide new energy for households
The project, which is giving a 'second life' to batteries, aims to be a step towards circular economy in e-mobility, creating new commercial possibilities for companies.
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Understanding MaaS and the emerging circular economy of mobility
The Intelligent Transport Conference 2019 included a speech by Robin Chase, Co-founder and former CEO of Zipcar, exploring Mobility-as-a-Service and the challenges and opportunities of urban mobility. Intelligent Transport’s Luke Antoniou spoke with Robin to gain her insight into future possibilities for the industry and discuss her passion for active…
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Holo to operate first autonomous vehicles in Denmark
Holo is allegedly the first company to obtain permission to operate autonomous vehicles in Denmark, and across sites, the company has autonomously transported over 40,000 passengers over 25,000km.
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May Mobility raises $50m in Toyota funding round
In addition to leading the round, Toyota has selected May Mobility as one of its partners in the autonomous Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) segment for future open mobility platforms.
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Partnership trials ‘new way of delivering rapid EV charging hubs’
Electricity North West (ENW), Western Power Distribution (WPS) and Ricardo have partnered to find a new way of delivering rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs through the DC Share latent electricity trial.
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London shared business e-van scheme set to launch in Brixton
Cross River Partnership’s Clean Air Villages programme aims to encourage small businesses based locally in Brixton to start sharing a greener and cleaner electric van with other local businesses.