Remove Battery Powered Remove Fleet Remove London Remove Powered
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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.).

Suzuki 186
article thumbnail

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

Baua Electric

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.

article thumbnail

UPS cargo eBike pilot in Seattle

Green Car Congress

The UPS cargo eBike is equipped with a battery-powered electric motor that can travel longer distances than traditional bikes, carry substantial loads and navigate hills and other terrain. The cargo eBike is part of a broader UPS strategy to continue to electrify its delivery fleet.

Seattle 295
article thumbnail

London library benefits from electric van

Green Cars News

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.

London 36
article thumbnail

The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Cars That Think

Nearly all of the world’s ship fleet still runs on diesel fuel, with about a quarter of new ships on order being built to run on somewhat lower-carbon alternatives like liquefied natural gas, methanol, or hybrid propulsion. Hedging its bets, the industry is exploring ammonia, batteries, and hydrogen, among other options for powering ships.

article thumbnail

Daimler Takes 10% Stake in Tesla; Strategic Partnership to Collaborate on Future Models

Green Car Congress

Daimler has had 100 smart electric cars 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.

article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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.