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Aston Martin unveils electric concept Rapide; possible commercialization in 2 years

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Aston Martin unveiled a fully electric concept of its Rapide S four-door sports sedan outside Lancaster House in London—the venue for a meeting between Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and President of The People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping.

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H2 dual-fuel system company Alset Global joins Hydrogen London

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Alset Global, a technology and engineering company working on clean mobility solutions based on hydrogen, has joined Hydrogen London. Alset Global launched its Hybrid Hydrogen technology in May at the ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring race, in Germany, where the system was fitted to an Aston Martin Rapide S race car.

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UK awards £35M to three low-carbon propulsion technology projects

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The technologies developed will support aspirations for the UK to be a world leader in zero emissions technology as part of the Industrial Strategy and recently-published Road to Zero strategy. The projects have the potential to save more than 3 million tonnes CO 2. Earlier post.).

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Wrightbus to Design and Build New Bus for London; Delivery Targeted for 2011

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Transport for London (TfL) has selected Wrightbus as the preferred manufacturer for the final design and build of the New Bus for London, based on the iconic Routemaster. The original double-decker AEC Routemaster buses were produced until 1968, and saw continuous service in London until 2005. Design by Capoco Design Ltd, UK.

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