Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Alset Global, a technology and engineering company working on clean mobility solutions based on hydrogen, has joined Hydrogen London. The company’s dual-fuel Hybrid Hydrogen technology system works with an internal combustion engine to allow passenger cars and commercial vehicles to run on hydrogen, gasoline/diesel or a blend of both fuels.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2022

This latest deployment of taxis means the wider ZEFER project has achieved its full complement of 180 FCEVs in high-utilization, captive fleets across Europe with deployments in three capital cities (Paris, London and Copenhagen).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2016

China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) has raised $400 million through the first Green Bond sale on the offshore market from a Chinese automobile company to support the design, development and production of range-extended electric vehicles by its UK subsidiary, the LondonTaxi Company (LTC), manufacturer of the iconic London Black Cab.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 25, 2016

The project to build plug-in hybrid versions of the iconic London black cab is about to receive a significant new dose of funding. The company that makes the cabs, London Taxi Company (LTC), is now owned by the Chinese carmaker Geely. DON'T MISS: London's.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Ecotricity has opened new charging points on the M4 and M42 highways in the UK as part of the first national charging network, linking Birmingham and Bristol to London. Membury services (M4 between London and Bristol – between J14 and J15). Oxford services (M40 between London and Birmingham – junction 8a at Oxford).

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 22, 2017

Few vehicles are as iconic as the London black cab, known the world over for its upright shape and ubiquity (although many of them aren't black any more). The London Taxi Company recently completed a U.K. But under the stewardship of Chinese automaker Geely, the black cab is about to get a green makeover.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 23, 2017

Earlier this month, Ford announced a host of new electrified vehicles, including prototype and production hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric models. Before its planned 2019 production launch, one of those vehicles will soon begin testing in London.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2009

Car-sharing operator Zipcar and the Westminster City Council in London have launched a new car sharing club fleet that will initially include 20 hybrid vehicles and will offer members access to the country’s first all-electric car club vehicle, a Citroen c1.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Overall winner of the second annual Brighton to London RAC (Royal Automotive Club) Future Car Challenge on 5 November was former Formula 1 designer Gordon Murray and his T.27 This is the only event in the world that demonstrates real cars, in real conditions, that is measured independently and in the public eye. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 10, 2016

The state of California dumped hybrid-electric vehicles on July 1, 2011, when it ended the rule that allowed them to use carpool lanes on freeways even with just one occupant. Now the city of London is ending its affection for hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

GKN Land Systems is ramping up production of its Gyrodrive electric flywheel hybrid technology for buses following successful trials in London and the start of UK production. The Gyrodrive system is a lower cost alternative to conventional battery hybrids. The upfront investment is a fraction of the cost of existing hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2023

Mining.com’s EV Metal Index, which tracks the value of battery metals in newly registered passenger EVs (including full battery, plug-in and conventional hybrids) worldwide, totalled $26.9 In contrast, lithium use per vehicle jumped 17% as average battery pack sizes grew and the global EV sales mix reached 89% full battery-powered cars.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 9, 2018

No doubt the hoi polloi are prepared for emissions-free vehicle zones, what with their bicycles and their little electric cars. But what is the aristocracy to do when its high-end luxury SUVs are banned from city streets in central London?

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2012

Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is adding 100 Toyota Yaris Hybrids ( earlier post ) this year to its UK rental fleet, responding to customer demand for hybrid vehicles. The new Yaris Hybrid will be available to book and collect from all Europcar locations, subject to availability.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2012

Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is adding 100 Toyota Yaris Hybrids ( earlier post ) this year to its UK rental fleet, responding to customer demand for hybrid vehicles. The new Yaris Hybrid will be available to book and collect from all Europcar locations, subject to availability.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2017

Suggesting a radical reinterpretation of the INFINITI Q60 coupe, the Project Black S features an aerodynamically-optimized new design with a performance hybrid powertrain developed in close collaboration with the Renault Sport Formula One Team. The ERS could contribute to a 25% increase in power for INFINITI’s new 3.0-liter

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Today, the Lexus LF-FC hydrogen fuel-cell concept debuts at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, a range-extended electric taxi debuts in London, and a startup plans to equip heavy-duty trucks with bolt-on hybrid systems. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 12, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: A new study suggests which hybrid car may last the longest, Tesla fans fire back at stock commentator Jim Cramer, and a prediction of proliferating aluminum-bodied pickup trucks. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The Nissan Leaf reports for taxi duty in London.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2016

Delphi Automotive PLC unveiled a 48-volt mild-hybrid vehicle solution; the company confirmed it is working with two global automakers and could see production within 18 months. One out of every 10 cars sold globally in 2025 will be a 48-volt, mild hybrid. Showcased in a Honda Civic 1.6-liter Data source: IHS] —Jeff Owens.

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Teslarati

MAY 14, 2024

“I was looking at a number of the units on display at the Geneva Motor Show, and the engineering was very disappointing,” Rawlinson said during Financial Times’ Future of the Car Summit in London earlier this week. He hinted that car manufacturers in China learn quickly.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 23, 2017

Today, we cover coal plants in China, plug-in hybrid tests in London, and hybrid sales right here in the U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla Motors has bought battery cells from Panasonic for 10 years; now the Japanese company wants to tighten the partnership.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 28, 2014

Transport for London (TfL) has announced a new trial of plug-in hybrid buses which will see them wirelessly recharged while they wait at bus stands. Four range-extended diesel electric buses are set to take part in the trial which will launch next year in east London. The specially-built double-[.]. Latest News Editor Pick'

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Today, we've got clever new ads that highlight how electric cars should be sold, an Uber ban on diesels in London, a sales goal for the 2018 Nissan Leaf, and more about next week's Frankfurt auto show. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2018

I believe that range-extended hybrid drive systems are a leading technology for the next 5-10 years and the co-developed truck will utilize proven technology such as a Volvo engine for the range extender. Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle (GCV) has two sub brands; the London Electric Vehicle Company and Yuan Cheng Auto. Earlier post.).

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Transport for London (TfL) has made a strong commitment to hybrid buses (pictured) – by approving a production order for 600 new buses to be introduced in the capital during the next four years. The order of 600 buses will represent a 200 per cent increase of the current hybrid bus fleet in London – [.].

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2013

Williams Hybrid Power, a division of the Williams group of companies that includes the Williams F1 Team, and Alstom Transport have signed an exclusive agreement that will see Williams Hybrid Power’s composite flywheel energy storage technology ( earlier post ) applied to Alstom’s Citadis trams by 2014. Williams flywheel unit.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2016

mph) with a minimum range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), the driver of what Schaeffler calls a “bio-hybrid” can travel in a sporty and comfortable manner. All-electric mobility will not be sufficient to guarantee sustainable, energy-efficient mobility for tomorrow in the passenger car sector. —Prof. m long, 1.5

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Green Cars News

MARCH 27, 2012

Forget the image of the London double-decker bus as a smog inducing pest – because hybrid buses in London are taking over. The UK Department for Transportation has announced its Green Bus Fund will support the deployment of another 70 hybrid buses (pictured) in London. The [.].

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Volvo Cars is the only car manufacturer participating in the EU-funded project, which started in early 2010. Volvo Car Group—the only automaker participating in a 3.5-year Volvo Car Group—the only automaker participating in a 3.5-year Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Plenum cover in place.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 8, 2010

City dwellers and tourists in London should keep their eyes peeled for the latest environmental development in the nation’s capital – a full performance, zero emission Fuel Cell Hybrid London taxi.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 25, 2018

Wholesale changes to London Congestion Charge: Hybrids and EVs to have to pay

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

The EVO-powered OSCar eO, designed, built and operated by the Latvian company OSC, is the first electric-drive car to complete the rally. Only 78 out of 161 starting cars were able to complete the 8400 km (5,220 mile) Dakar Rally journey in the car category. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2011

EVO Electric, a developer of advanced electric drive solutions for the automotive sector ( earlier post ), has formed a joint venture with GKN Driveline, part of GKN plc, to develop, manufacture and sell Axial Flux electric motors and drive systems for use in hybrid and electric vehicles. As part of the agreement, GKN will also acquire a 25.1%

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2018

From January to December 2017, registrations of electric and plug-in hybrid cars in the UK reached 46,522 units, up 27% from 2016, according to figures released by Go Ultra Low. Should the market retain the same rate of growth in 2018, annual plug-in car registrations could reach 60,000 for the first time, the organization suggested.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 29, 2010

The three-year fleet trial of the Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid has reached the halfway stage in the London area. The trial kicked off in August 2008 when 10 light duty trucks equipped with hybrid drive systems were put to work in the city.

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Drive Electric

MAY 25, 2021

April 2020 was a watershed moment for electric vehicles (EVs) as company cars. The UK government slashed electric company car tax, instantly making EVs much more attractive for businesses and employees. Here we take a look at what company car tax is, what’s changed, and how it compares between different types of cars.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

The Ashwoods Hybrid Drive System Layout. UK-based Ashwoods Automotive , a provider of hybrid-electric vans and hybrid drive systems, is offering a hybrid drive retrofit kit for panel vans. Hybrid drive. Tags: Conversions Hybrids. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. million (US$2.8-million) Stop/start.

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