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Mayor of London proposes $1.4B cycling plan for the city; “Crossrail for the bike”

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2013

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, will has outlined a vision for a £913-million (US$1.48-billion) billion) investment in cycling infrastructure for the city. It is believed to be the longest substantially-segregated cycle route of any city in Europe. —Mayor Johnson. The Westway is a 3.5-mile

London

London Transportation Grid All-Electric

Mayor of London backs diesel car scrappage scheme; London ranked 9th best world city in new air quality study

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has renewed calls for scrapping the most polluting diesel cars and giving drivers cash incentives to switch to cleaner vehicles as part of the evidence he gave to the Environmental Audit Committee today. There are also proposals to tighten the standards for the London-wide Low Emission Zone from 2025.

London

London Scrappage Diesel Pollution

City of London Corporation bans diesel vehicle purchases for its business

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2016

The City of London Corporation—the municipal governing body of the City of London—has banned the purchase of diesel vehicles for its business, in a drive to reduce public exposure to air pollution. The City of London Corporation’s remit goes beyond City borders.

London

London Corporation Purchase Diesel

Mayor of London massively expands scrappage scheme to all Londoners due to ULEZ expansion

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced a massive expansion of the scrappage scheme to every Londoner affected by the imminent ULEZ expansion , along with a number of other significant changes. In November 2022, Khan announced the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) ( earlier post ) London-wide ( earlier post ).

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Scrappage London Grant Emissions

KCL study finds London air pollution from traffic improving, but continues to exceed limits in many parts of city

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

New research by scientists at King’s College London suggests that air pollution from London’s roads is improving overall but more work may be needed to tackle some sources of traffic pollution, which continue to breach limits in many parts of the city. 15–45%·year −1 ). No data was available to compare trends in ΔPM 2.5

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London Pollution Parts Exhaust

New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Uber is adding more polluting car trips to already-clogged European cities such as London and Paris, new analysis by European NGOs suggests —contributing to air pollution and climate change and exploding the company’s sustainability claims. million users in London in 2019 and with 2.7 million users in France in 2017.

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Pollution Taxi London San Francisco

ZEFER and H2ME deliver 100 hydrogen taxis to Copenhagen

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2022

The Toyota Mirais run on green hydrogen from renewable energy, following the installation and opening of a new hydrogen refueling station (HRS) in the city. The Danish government has targeted all taxis to be zero-emission by 2030; DRIVR won the public tender to deliver ad-hoc taxi services in the City of Copenhagen.

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Taxi Hydrogen London Fleet

Quick spin: Nissan Sakura EV highlights what America is missing

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Look anywhere around the world, and the biggest cities have some of the same issues, no matter what the country: space is tight, and access to high-power fast-charging is limited at best. Applying that logic, the very tiny, four-passenger Nissan Sakura EV seems like the perfect formula to apply to an everyday driver for Seoul, London, and.

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Nissan America London Charging

Moscow launches its 500th electric bus; largest electric bus fleet in Europe

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

The first electric buses took to the streets of the city in autumn 2018. For comparison—in October, there were 300 electric buses in London, 259 in Paris, 200 in Berlin and 164 in Amsterdam, according to Mosgortrans, the major bus operator of the city. The maximum speed is 75 km/h.

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Fleet Lithium Titanate Europe Electric

Russian mobile rapid charger manufacturer L-Charge raises more than $1.5 M

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

L-Charge earlier began test operation of the world’s fastest mobile charging station in Moscow and has plans to develop networks in Paris, Berlin, New York, Amsterdam and London. During the test period, the company aims to assess the level of demand for the service within the city and to fine-tune the technology.

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Manufacturer Charging New York London

This City Surpasses New York: Now the Most Congested in North America

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 23, 2024

Photo credit: Vadim Rodnev / Shutterstock.com Toronto has recently been identified as North America's most congested city, outpacing both New York and Mexico City according to the TomTom's annual traffic index. Globally, it holds the third position, coming in behind London and Dublin.

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North America New York America London

EST-Floattech delivers 2.2 MWh Green Orca battery system for event vessel Oceandiva London

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2023

MWh Green Orca Li-ion battery system ( earlier post ) for the electric event vessel Oceandiva London. The 86m long and 17m wide Oceandiva London —the largest floating event venue on the Thames—offers 2,625 m 2 of flexible indoor and outdoor space spread across three decks.

London

London Green Li-ion Netherlands

Volta Trucks raises €230M

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2022

This includes the completion of a fleet of Design Verification prototypes for engineering development and testing, as well as a fleet of Product Verification vehicles that will be evaluated by customers in London and Paris in mid-2022. Volta Trucks will launch first in London and Paris by the end of this year. and 18-tonnes.

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London Austria North America Fleet

Aussie EV charging company Jolt launches into London and UK market

The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Sydney-based EV charging startup Jolt has expanded into the United Kingdom with plans to deliver thousands of EV chargers across London and other UK cities. The post Aussie EV charging company Jolt launches into London and UK market appeared first on The Driven.

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London United Kingdom Companies Market

Survey finds 65% of Londoners changed their usual mode of transport for the ULEZ

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2020

Motorbike insurer Bikesure recently surveyed 1,000 commuters in London to find out how the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has impacted them. The designated Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was introduced in central London on 8 April 2019. of Londoners changed their usual mode of transport. The survey found that: 65.3%

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London Transportation 2019 Motorcycles

Wright Electric to develop electric 100-passenger aircraft for one-hour regional flights

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

By focusing on one-hour flights, the Wright Spirit addresses the world’s busiest city pairs, such as Seoul-Jeju (world’s busiest route, 14 million passengers annually), London-Paris, Rio de Janeiro-São Paulo, and San Francisco-Los Angeles. Wright Electric, Inc.

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San Francisco Los Angeles Electric Electrical

Thousands of EV Charge Points To Be Installed Across London

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 14, 2023

To aid in London’s transition to a net-zero carbon metropolis by the year 2030, Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, and the London Councils have announced the installation of thousands more electric vehicle charge points in all 32 boroughs and the city of London.

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London Installation Charging Carbon

HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2023

What is the contribution of NTP emissions to ambient PM in large, high traffic cities? Are the differences in the mass concentrations of PM between NTP and other sources, within cities, or among hot spot microenvironments, sufficient to enable future studies to assess the health risk of real-world NTP exposures?

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Emissions Pollution Exhaust London

London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2019

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

London

London Cleaner PHEV Plug-in

Researchers find ammonium concentration in PM2.5 leading to higher risk of death

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This finding stems from the largest global analysis of its kind, led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) as part of the Multi-City Multi-Country (MCC) Collaborative Research Network. components as well as meta-predictors derived from city-specific socio-economic and environmental indicators. components.

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Pollution London Carbon 2017

LEVC launches VN5 range-extended electric van; available to order now

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2020

LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) is launching the VN5, its new electric light commercial van. VN5 also benefits from a driver-oriented cabin shared with TX, featuring an ergonomic, relaxed and stress-free workspace tried and tested on the streets of London by thousands of cabbies. With up to 5.5m Six option packs are available.

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Available Range London DC

Study suggests particulates from brake dust may have same harmful effects on immune cells as diesel exhaust

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2020

Metal particles from the abrasion of brake pads (brake abrasion dust, BAD) may cause inflammation and reduce the ability of immune cells to kill bacteria, similarly to particles derived from diesel exhaust particles (DEP), according to a new study led by researchers at King’s College London. It is estimated that only 7% of PM 2.5

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Exhaust Diesel London Pollution

TomTom: Global traffic congestion up; Bengaluru world’s most traffic-congested city

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2020

Location technology specialist, TomTom (TOM2), released the latest results of the TomTom Traffic Index , a report detailing the traffic situation in 416 cities in 57 countries. Bengaluru takes the top spot this year with drivers in the southern Indian city expecting to spend an average of 71% extra travel time stuck in traffic.

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Mayor of London launches international study on effect of air pollution on children’s health: CHILL

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2018

More 3,000 primary school children in polluted areas of London and Luton will have their lung health monitored over a four-year period in a new international study launched by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. It is important that it’s rigorously evaluated. —Professor Kelly. They can also wear an activity monitor.

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London Pollution International Universal

City of London Corporation impressed by Nissan’s electric van

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Nissan’s fully electric van – the e-NV200 – has completed a week long trial with the City of London Corporation. The zero emission LCV received glowing comments from drivers at City of London Corporation – the local authority services provider for the capital’s ‘Square Mile’ – which is looking to r[.].

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London Corporation Nissan Fully Electric

Toyota to build prototype city of the future, powered by hydrogen fuel cells

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2020

At CES, Toyota revealed plans to build a prototype “city” of the future on a 175-acre (0.71 Called the Woven City , it will be a fully connected ecosystem powered by hydrogen fuel cells. For the design of Woven City, Toyota has commissioned Danish architect, Bjarke Ingels, CEO, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). Fuji in Japan.

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Toyota Building Hydrogen Future

Wrightbus orders 15 Ballard fuel cell modules to power Aberdeen buses

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2019

We are very pleased to provide additional fuel cell power modules to Wrightbus for the Aberdeen deployment, in addition to those recently ordered for buses to be deployed in London. The JIVE funding program targets a total deployment of 291 fuel cell buses in more than 20 European cities.

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Fuel Power Powered Hydrogen

BAE Systems to supply 435 Series-E hybrid systems for New York City buses

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2020

New York City Transit Authority has selected BAE Systems to supply 435 electric hybrid power and propulsion systems for its new fleet of transit buses, reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption. Series-E components. With fully electrified accessories, each bus can also support engine stop/start technology for idle reduction.

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New York City New York Supplies Hybrid

EST-Floattech supplies Octopus battery systems to Wight Shipyard – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2024

The hybrid high-speed passenger catamaran Mars Clipper will be operated by Thames Clippers as part of its Uber Boat ferry service on the River Thames in London. It will be fitted with 480 kWh of Octopus Series batteries, allowing it to run solely on battery power in the central zone of the city.

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Supplies Batteries Battery London

London study finds taxi drivers face highest levels of black carbon compared to other professional drivers

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Professional drivers working in congested cities are exposed to black carbon levels that are on average a third higher than would be experienced at a busy roadside, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress. g/m 3 on average and, away from the roadside, the average level in London was 0.9 ?g/m

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Taxi London Carbon Pollution

Survey finds 37% of commuters in London have already changed usual mode of transport due to ULEZ; 141% increase in use of motorcycles

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2019

Most vehicles, including cars, vans, motorcycles and scooters, will need to meet new, tighter exhaust emission standards or pay a daily charge to travel within the area of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which comes into effect today. 45% of Londoners can understand the reasons, but feel frustrated by it.

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London Motorcycles Transportation IDEA

Mayors of 12 major cities pledge to procure only zero-emission buses from 2025; major areas to be zero-emission by 2030

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The mayors of London, Paris, Los Angeles, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Quito, Vancouver, Mexico City, Milan, Seattle, Auckland and Cape Town have pledged to procure only zero-emission buses from 2025 and ensure that a major area of their city is zero emission by 2030. Reduce the number of polluting vehicles on city streets.

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Emissions Aspen Los Angeles Climate Change

AirAsia and Skyports partner to explore air taxi vertiport development in Malaysia

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2022

A pioneer in the burgeoning AAM industry, Skyports Infrastructure has a diverse portfolio of projects across major cities, including Paris, London and Los Angeles. A pioneer in the burgeoning AAM industry, Skyports Infrastructure has a diverse portfolio of projects across major cities, including Paris, London and Los Angeles.

Malaysia

Malaysia Taxi Los Angeles Singapore

Hertz launches Hertz Electrifies public-private partnership in US; bringing 25,000 EVs to Europe with Uber

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2023

In partnership with mayors across the US, Hertz will bring its EV fleet to US cities, while supporting the build-out of charging infrastructure. I can think of no better partner in Hertz’s shift towards electrification than America’s cities, where innovation is happening.

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Denver Europe North America Neighborhood

London gets Ford all-electric ambulances to go with its Mustang Mach-E’s

Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

London’s ambulance service already has 42 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles in its emergency fleet, but now it’s adding 12 bright, shiny all-electric ambulances designed by Ford for emissions-free first response – and the first full-service electric ambulances in the city.

London

London All-Electric Ford Los Angeles

Purolator to invest $1B to electrify Canadian network; 3,500+ electric delivery vehicles

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2023

This month, Purolator will begin deploying 25 Ford E-Transit vans in London, Ont.; and Québec City. This includes a plan to purchase more than 3,500 fully electric last-mile delivery vehicles and the electrification of more than 60 terminals across Canada. Richmond, B.C.;

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Canada Vehicles Fleet Alternative Fuels

ICL briefing paper estimates that 52% of all small particle pollution from road transport comes from tires and brakes

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A new briefing paper from Imperial College London estimates that in 2021, 52% of all small particle pollution from road transport came from tires and brakes. Six million tonnes of tire wear particles (TWP) are released globally each year, and in London alone, 2.6 Scale bar of 10 μm = 0.01 mm (Mao, 2021) Tan et al.

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Pollution Transportation London Environment

London Now Has More Electrified Black Cabs Than Diesel Taxis

InsideEVs

MARCH 7, 2023

The LEVC TX extended-range EV now makes up more than 40 percent of all black cabs in London, with 6,000 vehicles operating in the city.

London

London Taxi Extended Range Diesel

Ballard receives follow-on orders from Wrightbus for fuel cell modules to power 50 buses in UK

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2021

Ballard Power Systems received follow-on purchase orders from Wrightbus, a leading bus OEM and Ballard partner headquartered in Northern Ireland, for a total of 50 fuel cell modules to power Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs) planned for deployment in a number of UK cities, including Birmingham, Aberdeen, London and Belfast.

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Latvia Fuel Ireland Power

Transport for London orders 20 Wrightbus hydrogen double-decker buses

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2019

Transport for London (TfL) has ordered 20 hydrogen double-decker buses as part of its drive to make London’s transport zero-emission. To encourage the take-up of this technology in other cities in the UK and Europe, TfL is leading procurement within the ‘Joint Initiative for hydrogen Vehicles across Europe’ (JIVE) project.

London

London Hydrogen Transportation Fleet

Thriev adding 20 BYD e6 electric cars to London fleet

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2014

Thriev , a company offering zero-emission, chauffeured cars to corporate and private users in London, is adding 20. Part of the deal with BYD is that Thriev will equip its facility at Edgware Road, west London, with BYD’s purpose-designed charging equipment, which allows fast charging of the e6 in just two hours. Earlier post.).

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E6 London BYD Fleet

London’s £10 daily “T-charge” for most polluting vehicles now in effect; partnership with Turing Institute

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2017

London’s £10 daily “ T-Charge ” (toxicity), aimed at the oldest, most polluting vehicles on London roads, is now in effect. In the run-up to the launch of the T-Charge, The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: It’s staggering that we live in a city where the air is so toxic that many of our children are growing up with lung problems.

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Pollution London Charging Vehicles

Suit-case sized portable EV charger wins Decarbonising Cities award

The Driven EV News

JULY 19, 2022

London-based ZipCharge wins award backed by Shell to help develop its Go powerbank, a portable EV charger on wheels that can provide 30-60km of range. The post Suit-case sized portable EV charger wins Decarbonising Cities award appeared first on The Driven.

London

London Range Charging

mtu Hybrid PowerPack from Rolls-Royce enters passenger rail service

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The HybridFLEX train is powered by two mtu Hybrid PowerPacks and is operated by Chiltern Railways on the route between London Marylebone and Aylesbury. It ensures that the drive system automatically switches to all-electric operation in emission- and noise-sensitive areas such as cities or train stations.

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Hybrid Diesel Store 2000

Mayor of London proposes $1.4B cycling plan for the city; “Crossrail for the bike”

Mayor of London backs diesel car scrappage scheme; London ranked 9th best world city in new air quality study

City of London Corporation bans diesel vehicle purchases for its business

Mayor of London massively expands scrappage scheme to all Londoners due to ULEZ expansion

KCL study finds London air pollution from traffic improving, but continues to exceed limits in many parts of city

New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

ZEFER and H2ME deliver 100 hydrogen taxis to Copenhagen

Quick spin: Nissan Sakura EV highlights what America is missing

Moscow launches its 500th electric bus; largest electric bus fleet in Europe

Russian mobile rapid charger manufacturer L-Charge raises more than $1.5 M

This City Surpasses New York: Now the Most Congested in North America

EST-Floattech delivers 2.2 MWh Green Orca battery system for event vessel Oceandiva London

Volta Trucks raises €230M

Aussie EV charging company Jolt launches into London and UK market

Survey finds 65% of Londoners changed their usual mode of transport for the ULEZ

Wright Electric to develop electric 100-passenger aircraft for one-hour regional flights

Thousands of EV Charge Points To Be Installed Across London

HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

Researchers find ammonium concentration in PM2.5 leading to higher risk of death

LEVC launches VN5 range-extended electric van; available to order now

Study suggests particulates from brake dust may have same harmful effects on immune cells as diesel exhaust

TomTom: Global traffic congestion up; Bengaluru world’s most traffic-congested city

Mayor of London launches international study on effect of air pollution on children’s health: CHILL

City of London Corporation impressed by Nissan’s electric van

Toyota to build prototype city of the future, powered by hydrogen fuel cells

Wrightbus orders 15 Ballard fuel cell modules to power Aberdeen buses

BAE Systems to supply 435 Series-E hybrid systems for New York City buses

EST-Floattech supplies Octopus battery systems to Wight Shipyard – Charged EVs

London study finds taxi drivers face highest levels of black carbon compared to other professional drivers

Survey finds 37% of commuters in London have already changed usual mode of transport due to ULEZ; 141% increase in use of motorcycles

Mayors of 12 major cities pledge to procure only zero-emission buses from 2025; major areas to be zero-emission by 2030

AirAsia and Skyports partner to explore air taxi vertiport development in Malaysia

Hertz launches Hertz Electrifies public-private partnership in US; bringing 25,000 EVs to Europe with Uber

London gets Ford all-electric ambulances to go with its Mustang Mach-E’s

Purolator to invest $1B to electrify Canadian network; 3,500+ electric delivery vehicles

ICL briefing paper estimates that 52% of all small particle pollution from road transport comes from tires and brakes

London Now Has More Electrified Black Cabs Than Diesel Taxis

Ballard receives follow-on orders from Wrightbus for fuel cell modules to power 50 buses in UK

Transport for London orders 20 Wrightbus hydrogen double-decker buses

Thriev adding 20 BYD e6 electric cars to London fleet

London’s £10 daily “T-charge” for most polluting vehicles now in effect; partnership with Turing Institute

Suit-case sized portable EV charger wins Decarbonising Cities award

mtu Hybrid PowerPack from Rolls-Royce enters passenger rail service

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