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

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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. Six option packs are available.

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LSBU researchers investigating metal hydride hydrogen storage for buses

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Researchers from London South Bank University (LSBU), School of the Built Environment and Architecture, are investigating the use of metal hydrides to absorb, release and store hydrogen for fuel cell buses. The impact of carbon materials on the hydrogen storage properties of light metal hydrides.” Adelhelm, Philipp & Jongh, Petra.

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Coltura: Federal & state EV policy & incentives must target gasoline superusers to achieve carbon emissions goals

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Advocacy group Coltura has published a report that finds converting the biggest users of gasoline to EVs in the next ten years is critical to reaching climate goals and that present EV policies are poorly suited to accomplishing that conversion. —Janelle London, co-author of the report.

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Parc Fermé: Paris Triples Parking Rates for SUVs

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Based on weight, the new rules target out-of-towners who bring SUVs into the City of Light. Mayors of in places such as London have said they will be watching the effectiveness of these new charges, leaving the door open for similar changes (or referendums of the same) in their jurisdictions. percent is estimated).

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HELLA develops battery solutions for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

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HELLA, the lighting and electronics expert, develops and manufactures products that support all stages of automotive electrification. These functions include ambient lighting, automatic climate control and active chassis control. The new solutions enable savings of 5 to 6 grams of CO 2 per kilometer.

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Revamping an Art Deco Masterpiece

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This beautifully outfitted room is the newly restored Control Room A at the Battersea Power Station in London. For half a century, the electric power hub controlled the flow of current that met one-fifth of London’s electricity demand. Hearing With Light. Power Station Restoration. The hub was decommissioned in 1983.

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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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This panoramic view of the surroundings through a glasshouse-style cab is designed to deliver a Transport for London five-star Direct Vision Standard rating for optimum visibility and the reduction of blind spots. The design of the cabin is contemporary, spacious, and light, with intuitive user interfaces.