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New York Pulls Back on Robotaxi Legislation

Key Takeaway

The withdrawal of robotaxi expansion legislation in New York signals a potential delay in future electricity demand growth from the autonomous electric vehicle sector for power developers and large load planners.

AI Summary

  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul has withdrawn a proposal to legalize and expand robotaxi operations across the state, beyond New York City.
  • This policy reversal indicates a potential slowdown in the broader adoption and deployment of electric robotaxi fleets in New York.
  • For power developers and large power consumers, this suggests a slower-than-anticipated growth in electricity demand from the transportation sector, specifically for EV charging infrastructure related to autonomous vehicles in NY.

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New York was looking to open up robotaxi expansion in the state, beyond New York City itself. New York Governor Kathy Hochul had put a proposal on the table to basically legalize robotaxis in the state beyond the Big Apple. However, that proposal has now been pulled. “Based on conversations ... [continued] The post New York Pulls Back on Robotaxi Legislation appeared first on CleanTechnica .