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

Green Car Congress

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.

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Elektromotive at Goodwood

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To ensure they all remain fully charged for their multiple emissions-free runs up the legendary 1.6-mile Taking part in the scheme are eight consortia that comprise vehicle manufacturers, energy suppliers, councils, regional development agencies and academia.

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A Skeptic’s Take on Beaming Power to Earth from Space

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Low-cost, low-mass, and space-hardy versions of these technologies would be required, but engineers trying to draw up detailed plans for such satellites today find no parts that meet the tough requirements. consultancy.

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