Tech companies flag issues with Delhi’s EV fleet draft policy proposals

The draft policy also envisages imposing a penalty on the aggregators for failing to meet these targets. A group of tech companies has flagged certain proposals envisaged in the Delhi government’s draft aggregator policy floated last July, which seeks to convert cabs and delivery fleets in the national capital to electric vehicles in a phased… Continue reading Tech companies flag issues with Delhi’s EV fleet draft policy proposals

NYC wants all Uber and Lyft cars to be electric by 2030

Drivers wouldn’t have to shoulder new costs, either. It might not be long before every ridesharing car in New York City is electric. Mayor Eric Adams has outlined an agenda that will require “high-volume for-hire” vehicles at Uber, Lyft and similar companies to be zero-emissions by 2030. There will be “no new costs” for drivers,… Continue reading NYC wants all Uber and Lyft cars to be electric by 2030

Thursday’s top tech news: another Cybertruck delay

Jan 26, 2023, 9:02 PM UTCUmar Shakir Ford is working with dealerships to enhance mobile service options for more customers — giving them access to free vehicle pickup and delivery as well as providing on-site repairs that competing companies like Tesla offer. Jan 26, 2023, 8:15 PM UTCAndrew J. Hawkins The proposed rule would likely… Continue reading Thursday’s top tech news: another Cybertruck delay

New York City will require Uber and Lyft to go 100 percent electric by 2030

/ The proposed rule would likely affect an estimated 100,000 vehicles that operate in the five boroughs. And Uber and Lyft have both set the goal of transitioning to an all-electric fleet by 2030. Image: Noam Galai/Getty Images for Uber Eats In his State of the City speech Thursday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams… Continue reading New York City will require Uber and Lyft to go 100 percent electric by 2030

Uber Eats now shows users which of their personal details couriers can see

It’s another under-the-hood look at the app, and one that could give you more piece of mind. The next time you order something from Uber Eats, you’ll be able to find out what personal information of yours a courier can see at each stage of the delivery process. The View as Delivery Person feature follows… Continue reading Uber Eats now shows users which of their personal details couriers can see

Global Air Powered Vehicle Market 2022 to 2027 – Featuring Airbus, Engineair, Lilium and Magnetic Air Car Among Others

DUBLIN, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global Air Powered Vehicle Market (2022-2027) by Energy Mode, Vehicle Type, and Geography, Competitive Analysis and the Impact of Covid-19 with Ansoff Analysis” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Air Powered Vehicle Market is estimated to be USD 354 Mn in 2022 and expected to… Continue reading Global Air Powered Vehicle Market 2022 to 2027 – Featuring Airbus, Engineair, Lilium and Magnetic Air Car Among Others

Manchin introduces bill to end EV tax credits for unqualified cars

Washington — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, introduced legislation Wednesday to immediately end EV tax credits for vehicles that don’t meet federal battery and mineral standards. If enacted, the bill would make new electric vehicle tax credits — and their strict content requirements — go into effect without waiting for the U.S. Treasury Department… Continue reading Manchin introduces bill to end EV tax credits for unqualified cars