Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2017

Ford is launching a multi-million pound project designed to help improve air quality in London. Teaming up with our London partners, we will also be able to trial software and telematics with enormous potential to reduce emissions and costs in the city. —Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018

A bespoke development of GKN’s coaxial eAxle powers the rear wheels of the LEVC (London EV Company, formerly known as London Taxi Company)’s electrified TX model. The core design of the eAxle is shared with Volvo’s plug-in hybrids, but its bespoke features meet a totally different set of driving requirements. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The Board of Transport for London (TfL) approved a production order for up to 600 of New Bus for London vehicles over the next four years. This will create the largest fleet of hybrid buses in Europe, according to TfL. Tfl first trialed hybrid technology in 2006. Earlier post.)

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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.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2022

Two pan-European projects—the ZEFER (Zero Emission taxi Fleets for European Rollout) and H2ME2 (Hydrogen Mobility Europe) projects, both funded by Europe’s Clean Hydrogen Partnership—have deployed 100 hydrogen taxis in Copenhagen with app-based taxi company DRIVR.

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MARCH 29, 2022

They Tesla cars will replace internal combustion engine vehicles, reducing air pollution in London. As per Amber , about 3,600 to 4,100 premature deaths in London are attributed to air pollution every year. However, levels of air pollution in London are still too high for many people.

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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.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2018

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. These zero tailpipe emission, lightweight composite vehicles have a battery range of more than 150 miles (240 kilometers), which is significantly higher than other EVs currently in service.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The sale of hybrid cars will be allowed until 2035. 582 million (US$773 million) in grants for those buying zero or ultra-low emission vehicles to make them cheaper to buy and incentivize more people to make the transition. Johnson announced the plan as part of his outline of a 10-point plan supporting the Green Industrial Revolution.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

It is the first time pure EVs have been available for hire through the Uber app in London. We are delighted to be working closely with Uber on what is a very exciting project that could ultimately lead to major improvements in air quality in London and across the UK. —Gareth Dunsmore, head of Electric Vehicles, Nissan Europe.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2016

China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) has raised $400 million through the first Green Bond sale on the offshore market from a Chinese automobile company to support the design, development and production of range-extended electric vehicles by its UK subsidiary, the LondonTaxi Company (LTC), manufacturer of the iconic London Black Cab.

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MARCH 15, 2020

This EMICAT brand e-catalyst technology will be used in two of the manufacturer’s 48-volt hybrid van models. The 48 V current for the e-catalyst is obtained via recuperation in the vehicle’s mild hybrid system. EMICAT eliminates a decisive weak spot with regards to real driving emissions, namely excessively cold exhaust gases.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Ford is extending its European plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) trial to Cologne. The study, which is also testing Ford PHEVs on the streets of London and Valencia, Spain, aims to better analyse and show the real-world benefits of such vehicles for the environment and for commercial vehicle owners and operators. world use cases.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Alset Global, a technology and engineering company working on clean mobility solutions based on hydrogen, has joined Hydrogen London. The company’s dual-fuel Hybrid Hydrogen technology system works with an internal combustion engine to allow passenger cars and commercial vehicles to run on hydrogen, gasoline/diesel or a blend of both fuels.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Ford’s new plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) Transit Custom van ( earlier post ) made its debut at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle 2017 event in Millbrook, UK. The vehicle makes its first appearance as Ford prepares 20 PHEV Transits for the 12-month fleet customer trial in London that begins in late 2017.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The London Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has begun a trial to test Suzuki Burgman hydrogen-powered scooters. Since then, it has been actively exploring ways to hybridize and electrify its fleet in addition to exploring other new technologies such as hydrogen. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 3, 2018

Ford will begin commercial trials of the plug-in hybrid Transit Van in Cologne, Germany. This will extend to a third European city research into the use of plug-in hybrid electric vans that run solely on electric power for most city trips. determined low emission zones. This makes it suited for the use in city traffic.

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MAY 17, 2010

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, and London’s Transport Commissioner, Peter Hendy, unveiled the final design of the New Bus for London, based on the iconic double-decker Routemaster. Air quality emissions will be reduced by 40% for NO x emissions and 33% for PM* emissions when compared with conventional diesel buses.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Uber has announced it will require its 40,000 drivers in London to switch to hybrid or fully electric cars, and ban diesel vehicles from its fleet, by the end of 2019. Uber said it will use only electric cars within London by.

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MAY 1, 2014

Annual GHG emissions relative to BASE Scenario (BASE Scenario = 949 kt CO 2 e on a 100-year GWP basis) for differing London bus fleet technology options. Their findings indicated that emission control strategy retrofits are the least costly near-term intervention to reduce urban air pollution. Credit: ACS, Chong et al.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

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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MARCH 29, 2022

The funding of this zero-emission private hire fleet follows the successful pay-per-mile funding of taxis that Zeti previously delivered in London using MEEF funds. The funding of this zero-emission private hire fleet follows the successful pay-per-mile funding of taxis that Zeti previously delivered in London using MEEF funds.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2018

A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. SEUL is a two-year project that commenced in April 2017.

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MARCH 29, 2010

The halfway stage has been reached in the three-year fleet trial of the Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid in the London area. Since August 2008, ten light-duty trucks equipped with hybrid drive systems have clocked around 265,000 km (164,663 miles) in eight fleets operated by customers. Fumio Akikawa, head of the Global Hybrid Center.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Transport for London (TfL) has selected Wrightbus as the preferred manufacturer for the final design and build of the New Bus for London, based on the iconic Routemaster. The original double-decker AEC Routemaster buses were produced until 1968, and saw continuous service in London until 2005. Tags: Heavy-duty Hybrids.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), Britain’s biggest bus and coach manufacturer, has chosen GKN Hybrid Power as a preferred partner and committed to the purchase of 250 of its Gyrodrive electric flywheel hybrid systems ( earlier post ). Heavy-duty Hybrids Vehicle Systems' —Colin Robertson, CEO of Alexander Dennis.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2017

UK-based automotive cleantech firm AVID Technology Limited has signed a deal with GKN Hybrid Power to develop and manufacture electric motors for the automotive industry. Its axial flux technology was originally developed by a tech company spin-out from Imperial College London. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

The Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company is working with Ricardo and test equipment specialist HORIBA on an advanced research project in the UK that aims to investigate the emissions of a range of buses operating in a modern commercial public transport fleet.

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APRIL 20, 2010

Transport for London (TfL) has issued a £67-million (US$100-million), four-year international tender for up to 1,300 electric or ultra-low carbon vehicles. four-wheel light-duty vehicles), with maximum operating CO 2 emissions of 75 g/km. Maximum operating CO 2 emissions of 75 g/km. Maximum operating CO 2 emissions of 0 g/km.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2009

The UK Government is establishing a £30 million fund (US$49 million) to encourage the purchase of low carbon emission buses (LCEB). These buses will all meet the latest air quality standards, delivering at least Euro V EU emission standards. CO 2 emissions from buses have increased significantly over the last 10 years.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Eco City Vehicles PLC (ECV), a developer and supplier of eco-friendly commercial vehicles and the London licensed taxi, launched an all-electric prototype of the London-licensed Mercedes Vito taxi, developed by a consortium of companies including ECV’s manufacturing partner Penso, Mercedes Benz UK and Zytek Automotive. million (US$3.9-million)

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Overall winner of the second annual Brighton to London RAC (Royal Automotive Club) Future Car Challenge on 5 November was former Formula 1 designer Gordon Murray and his T.27 More than 65 low-emission vehicles —some not seen on UK roads before— completed the Challenge. emission fueled by any legal means.

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AUGUST 7, 2012

Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is adding 100 Toyota Yaris Hybrids ( earlier post ) this year to its UK rental fleet, responding to customer demand for hybrid vehicles. The new Yaris Hybrid will be available to book and collect from all Europcar locations, subject to availability.

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AUGUST 7, 2012

Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is adding 100 Toyota Yaris Hybrids ( earlier post ) this year to its UK rental fleet, responding to customer demand for hybrid vehicles. The new Yaris Hybrid will be available to book and collect from all Europcar locations, subject to availability.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 9, 2018

No doubt the hoi polloi are prepared for emissions-free vehicle zones, what with their bicycles and their little electric cars. But what is the aristocracy to do when its high-end luxury SUVs are banned from city streets in central London?

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2016

Delphi Automotive PLC unveiled a 48-volt mild-hybrid vehicle solution; the company confirmed it is working with two global automakers and could see production within 18 months. One out of every 10 cars sold globally in 2025 will be a 48-volt, mild hybrid. 2016) “CO 2 Emissions Reduction via 48V Active Engine-Off Coasting,” SAE Int.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

of Poland, a major supplier of city, intercity, and special purpose buses, which has delivered more than 14,000 vehicles across 30 countries, will now offer BAE Systems’ hybrid electric drive propulsion system on its vehicles. Solaris Bus & Coach S.A.

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