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The latest reports on Tesla Model S durability and reliability should likely be considered a win for the Silicon Valley automaker. High-mileage cars aren't unusual, but we're only now starting to see the first truly high-mileage examples of electric cars. With less maintenance required compared to cars powered by internal-combustion engines, it's interesting to see how electric cars stand up to the test of time and usage. DON'T MISS: Tesla Model S battery life: what the data show so far In Finland, one Model S is still humming along after surpassing the 400,000-kilometer (250,000-mile) mark...
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DC's electric-taxi drivers have no public place to charge, they say
The availability of charging stations for electric cars is likely to remain a major factor for many would-be owners as plug-in cars become more popular. While the United States boasts tens of thousands of charging stations, some areas remain better-covered than others. Unfortunately for taxi cab...
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China to replace 70,000 gasoline cabs with electric cars
China's latest effort to promote electric cars focuses on taxis in its capital city of Beijing. The country that is now the world's largest new-car market already offers generous purchase incentives for electric cars bought by individuals. Now the city also plans to replace its entire fleet of...
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Fuel-cell range extender for Nissan e-NV200 electric taxis announced by Symbio
Advocates of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell cars are often at odds over which powertrain technology is the more practical solution to reducing emissions. But French firm Symbio continues to experiment with ways to combine the two. It fits hydrogen fuel cells as range extenders for...
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Tesla to sell 200 electric cars to Dubai taxi service
If you wanted to start a green taxi service—and had ample funds to do so—Tesla electric cars would seem to be a good choice. The Model S and Model X offer plenty of interior space and range, and their popularity would like raise the profile of any taxi service using them. So perhaps...
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A prototype Ford Transit Hybrid taxi will appear at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show.
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Taxi GPS data could unsnarl traffic in developing regions, World Bank says
The World Bank is teaming with ride-hailing companies to alleviate traffic congestion with data.
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London's black cabs go plug-in hybrid; maker Geely issues bonds to fund work
London Taxi Company now has additional funding to build its plug-in hybrid TX5 cab.
Stephen Edelstein -
Madrid to get world's largest electric taxi fleet of Nissan Leafs
A Madrid taxi company will receive 110 Nissan Leaf taxis.
Stephen Edelstein -
Hyundai Supplies Five Tucson Fuel Cell Taxis To Paris Fleet
Five Hyundai fuel-cell vehicles will enter taxi service in Paris.
Stephen Edelstein -
More Than 500 Nissan Electric Cars In Taxi Service Now
Nissan says more than 550 Leaf and e-NV200 taxis are operating in Europe now.
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The London Taxi Company debuts a new extended-range electric model.
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NYC Mandates Non-Hybrid Nissan 'Taxi Of Tomorrow': Good Thing Or Bad?
After a series of court challenges, New York City finally has a new standard yellow taxi cab. It's not a hybrid, and it's not electric. It's also not particularly fast. But it is by far the best and nicest cab most riders will have seen in decades. DON'T MISS: Nissan NYC 'Taxi Of Tomorrow': Not...
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Montreal Plan: 2,000 Electric Taxis By 2019 To Compete With Uber, Lyft
A Montreal taxi operator wants to add 2,000 electric taxis to its fleet.
Stephen Edelstein -
Toyota Prius Taxi Logs More Than 600,000 Miles; Batteries Last, Apparently (Video)
An Austrian taxi driver claims to have logged 1 million kilometers in his Toyota Prius.
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How To Cut Vehicle Emissions 90 Percent: Get Rid Of Human Drivers
A fleet of autonomous electric taxis could largely replace private cars, researchers argue.
Stephen Edelstein -
NYC's Nissan 'Taxi Of Tomorrow' Plan Upheld By Highest State Court
New York state's highest court upheld plans to standardize the New York City taxi fleet.
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The idea is as cool as it is durable: An all-electric reincarnation of the classic Volkswagen Bus, beloved people carrier of the Sixties and Seventies. It was first mentioned fully five years ago, when Volkswagen showed an all-electric taxi concept based on an updated minivan with all the design cues of the VW Bus. A further concept followed the next year, an electric Bulli (the German name for what North Americans call the VW Bus). DON'T MISS: Concepts To Make Electric Cars Cool: VW Bulli, Nissan Esflow (May 2011) With Volkswagen now selling the VW e-Golf in North America and Europe, and VW...
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Tesla Taxis In Holland Follow Norway In All-Electric Green Cabs
Taxi Electric will augment an existing fleet of Nissan Leaf electric cabs with Tesla Model S plug-ins.
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Tesla Model S Electric Car: Simply The World's Coolest Taxi
What kind of taxis do you ride in? Battered old Crown Vics? High-mileage Toyota Priuses or Ford Escape Hybrids? Our bet is that unless you've recently spent some time in Norway, you haven't ridden in a Tesla taxi. DON'T MISS: Envy The Man Who Owns Seven Tesla Electric Cars (In Norway) Given that...
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Nissan Leaf Fleet Joins London's Electric Taxi Ranks
Electric cars make a lot of sense for use as taxis. Taxis are typically driven in cities, where air pollution is often a problem. They tend to do frequent short runs punctuated by stops. And passengers tend to like a smoother, quieter taxi ride. London taxi firm eConnect Cars has realized all these...
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New Range-Extended Electric London Cab A 'Masterpiece,' Says Mayor After Test Drive
London has some of the worst inner-city pollution of any city in Europe, but legislators and automakers are now working hard to correct that. Among them is Metrocab, a company that purpose-builds taxis for the city--and its latest product, a range-extended electric cab, is drawing praise from...
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Nissan NYC 'Taxi Of Tomorrow': Not Fast, But Great For Riders
If you're driving into rural areas to spend time with nature, there's nothing more noticeable than a bright yellow New York City taxi cab to do it in. A couple of months ago, we had a chance to test out Nissan's new "Taxi of Tomorrow" for New York City, based on its NV200 small commercial van--but...
John Voelcker