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Mercedes Vito All-Electric Taxi Prototype Launches in London

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Eco City Vehicles PLC (ECV), a developer and supplier of eco-friendly commercial vehicles and the London licensed taxi, launched an all-electric prototype of the London-licensed Mercedes Vito taxi, developed by a consortium of companies including ECV’s manufacturing partner Penso, Mercedes Benz UK and Zytek Automotive.

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Mercedes launches eco-taxis in London

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Eco City Vehicles PLC has launched an all-electric prototype of the London-licensed Mercedes Vito taxi, which has been developed by a consortium of companies including Zytek Automotive, Penso and Mercedes Benz UK. Known as the eVito taxi, it is [.].

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Gordon Murray T.27 unveiled; Zytek provides more details on 25 kW EV powertrain

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At an event held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London Gordon Murray Design unveiled its latest ultra-compact electric city vehicle, the T.27 27 electric vehicle program, Zytek released more details regarding the electric drivetrain developed for use in this lightweight vehicle. million (US$7.2-million)

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electric smart ready for production

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Following successful trials in the UK, the zero-emission, smart fortwo electric drive is ready for small series production. The second generation smart electric drive will also be taking part in projects in Rome, Milan and Paris. All this is made possible by a powerful 30kW electric motor which is built for us by Zytek Automotive.

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Battery Electric London Taxi Ready for Trials

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A prototype electric version of the Mercedes Vito Taxi designed and built in six months by a consortium of British technology companies—Zytek, Valence Technology, Penso and Mercedes-Benz UK ( earlier post )—is ready for trials.

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