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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 will form the only hydrogen bus fleet in the UK and the largest currently in Europe.

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UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

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Modec fully electric vehicle with a cab forward design used in London. —Carlton Rose, President, Global Fleet Maintenance and Engineering for UPS. With zero tailpipe emissions and lower noise, the electric delivery trucks will help UPS make its fleet cleaner and quieter, a significant benefit in urban areas.

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Hertz massively expands Uber EV partnership with 25,000 more vehicles

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This program will begin in London, England, but will quickly expand to Paris, France, and Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the coming year. Uber drivers benefit from lower fuel and maintenance costs and higher earnings from using an electric vehicle instead of a gas alternative. What do you think of the article?

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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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Trip computer functions are configured specifically for the PHEV powertrain, and EV mode indicators, maintenance alerts, and a warning when the vehicle is plugged into a charging point, appear on the instrument display cluster. A status line showing distance to empty for both the battery and range extender is visible on all screen displays.

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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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in Greater London, 65% in Hong Kong, and 61% in Tokyo in terms of share of public transport among auto mobility. Correspondingly, the energy structure would become much cleaner, with the share of gasoline declining from 62% in 2012 to 29% in 2050 and the share of electricity increasing to 56% in 2050.

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London City Commuting: Why an EV makes sense

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It almost seems as though London is against us mere motorists. With some great transport links to take advantage of, having a car in London isn’t always necessary or practical. Why are EVs best for London? Soon enough, you’ll only be able to buy a new EV in London, or anywhere else in the country for that matter.

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12 Days of Giveaways

My Energi

An independent family-run business with seven standalone stores in the UK, including Cleethorpes, Lincoln, Beverley, Knutsford, Grimsby, Windermere and London. Inspired by nature, history, travel & romance, Daniella makes high quality pieces to stand the test of time, creating future heirlooms for now and generations to come.

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