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

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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)

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Mayor of London: all new London taxis will need to be zero-emission capable from 2018

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The Mayor confirmed his plan at Transport for London’s (TfL’s) “New Taxis for London” event, at which he met five manufacturers developing zero emission capable taxis—Frazer-Nash, Nissan, Karsan, London Taxi Company and Mercedes-Benz. —Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.

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UPS to deploy 35 ARRIVAL purpose-built lightweight electric delivery vans in London and Paris

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UPS is working with UK-based technology firm ARRIVAL to develop a pilot fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles (EVs) to be trialed in London and Paris. UPS is working with ARRIVAL here in the UK because their smart electric vehicles are helping to reduce dependency on fossil fuel. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses entering service in London; planned fleet of 8

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The first of a planned fleet of eight hydrogen fuel cell buses in London will start operating on 18 December. The vehicles were specifically designed for Transport for London (TfL) using technology developed by ISE, Wrightbus and Ballard. The buses are joining a fleet which also includes 100 hybrid buses.

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Altalto waste-to-jet fuel plant advances in UK; BA, Shell, Velocys

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Altalto Immingham Limited, a subsidiary of renewable fuels company Velocys and a collaboration with British Airways and Shell, has submitted a planning application to develop its site in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, close to the Humber Estuary. million gallons US) of cleaner-burning sustainable jet and road fuel each year.

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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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Increasingly, wind and solar are replacing fossil fuels as our principle source of energy. However, wind and solar generation is location specific, and it is not as simple as transmitting wind power from Scotland to power homes in London. A fuel-based generator cannot turn on quick enough to respond to these types of changes.

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Peak emissions at London Paddington rail station worse than road-side equivalents

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Paddington Station—a semi-enclosed railway station in London—is like all UK rail stations, not required to comply with air quality standards. Whilst methane-burning is cleaner that other fossil fuels, any methane not burnt and released in the emissions from the engine has a much greater warming effect than oil-based fuel.

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