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London police trialing Suzuki Burgman fuel cell scooters; first trial outside of Japan

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The London Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has begun a trial to test Suzuki Burgman hydrogen-powered scooters. On a broader scale the trial will help The Metropolitan Police to understand where this clean technology could be adopted across its fleet in the future. Earlier post.). Intelligent Energy and DIGIMAN.

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Oxford promises transit operators faster journeys as incentive to deploy 159 electric buses – Charged EVs

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The famous English university town of Oxford has officially launched a fleet of 159 new battery-powered buses. The city proudly points out that, once its new e-fleet is fully operational, it will have more electric buses per capita than London or Glasgow. million grant.

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Volta Trucks reveals purpose-built full-electric large commercial vehicle for inner city freight distribution: Volta Zero

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The Volta Zero will use 160 - 200 kWh of battery power, and Volta Trucks has selected to fit the vehicle with Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries instead of a Nickel Cobalt Manganese set up used in most passenger cars. It also provides packaging benefits by freeing up space between the chassis rails.

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London library benefits from electric van

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The City of London Corporation has become one of the first local authorities to benefit from the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme (LVCVPP), after it took delivery of an all-electric van. Tags: Allied Vehicles Allied Electric City of London eBoxer electric fleet Peugeot.

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BMW Group releases results of UK-supported EV trial

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With 62 members of the public and 76 pool users running the battery-powered hatchbacks over two six-month periods, the Government-supported trial is the most in-depth of its kind in the UK to publish its findings. 258,105 miles. Highest individual mileage:7954 miles. cost to charge over 6 mos: £60, less than 2p per mile.

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New Gen4 smart electric drive; electrification of all smart models

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Powered by a 17.6 kWh Li-ion battery pack, the electric drive has a range (NEDC) of approximately 160 km (99 miles); maximum speed is electronically limited to 130 km/h (81 mph) to maximize the range. Combined cycle power consumption is 12.9 kWh/100 km. hours—half as long as for the predecessor.

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Daimler buys stake in Tesla

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So far, 100 smart electric cars have already been undergoing large-scale trials in London since 2007. These electric vehicles are being tested in day-to-day assignments by fleet operators and private customers. In 2010 the company will introduce its first battery-powered Mercedes-Benz.

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