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London gets Ford all-electric ambulances to go with its Mustang Mach-E’s

Electrek

London’s ambulance service already has 42 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles in its emergency fleet, but now it’s adding 12 bright, shiny all-electric ambulances designed by Ford for emissions-free first response – and the first full-service electric ambulances in the city.

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London mayor commits to all-electric buses moving forward, 100% zero emissions by 2034

Electrek

Following a Zero-Emission Bus Summit in the UK, London mayor Sadiq Khan announced that all new buses ordered by Transport for London (TfL) will be electric moving forward. The new policy falls in line with the UK capital’s previously set goal of making its entire bus fleet electric by 2037.

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Renault Group and Geely Holding launch Horse Powertrain Ltd. based in London – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Partnering with a leading company like Geely to create a new player with the capability and expertise to develop ultra-low emission internal combustion engines and high economy hybrid technologies is key for the future. based in London – ET Auto appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Driving Dystopia: Europe’s Low Emission Zones Aren't Going Over Well

The Truth About Cars

With New York City having decided to embrace European-style congestion charging as local residents express their displeasure, it might be wise to take time to look at other roadway initiatives that might soon migrate across the Atlantic to see how they’re fairing. Londoners very clearly did not.

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Emissions from auxiliary engines may be included in future air quality monitoring in London

Green Car Congress

The Mayor of London has indicated that the impact of auxiliary engines could be included in future air quality monitoring in London. The written answer from the Mayor: The next edition of the London Atmospheric Emission Inventory (with a base year of 2013) is nearing completion for publication later this year.

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London Taxi relaunches as London EV Company; order for 225 vehicles from The Netherlands

Green Car Congress

London Taxi Company (LTC) has relaunched as London EV Company (LEVC), marking the next stage in the company’s transformation. LEVC also revealed the final version of the new London Taxi—the TX—and its eCity technology comprising an advanced battery electric powertrain with a small gasoline generator.

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Bespoke higher power version of GKN eAxle for London Taxi range-extended EV

Green Car Congress

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. Production of the electrified LEVC TX is already underway at a new facility in Ansty, near Coventry. Earlier post.).

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