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Zytek wins UK government support for electric cars

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Clean vehicle technology specialist Zytek has scooped a huge £1.35million grant from the UK Government’s Regional Growth Fund to assist with the development of its Electric Powertrain Technologies Centre.

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Gordon Murray Design announces electric car specifications

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It is powered by a third generation Zytek powertrain with a 25kW motor and a 12kWh lithium-ion battery pack. 25 City Car T.27 27 City Car UK Technology Strategy Board Zytek Zytek Automotive Limited. With a range of 80-100 [.].

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First Green Grand Prix crowns eco-driver champion

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The very first Green Grand Prix, organised by the RAC, took place at Silverstone last week (Wednesday 12 October, 2011). Competitors drove a range of the latest electric, plug-in hybrid and low emission combustion cars supplied by the likes of Peugeot, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Zytek and Delta in a series of challenges to establish the UK’s [.].

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British company gets nod for US electric programme

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The huge push state side to embrace green cars may adopt a distinctly British influence when Zytek, a specialist in electric vehicle drivetrains, provides its advanced technology for a new US Government-backed electric commercial vehicle programme.

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Mercedes launches eco-taxis in London

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Eco City Vehicles PLC has launched an all-electric prototype of the London-licensed Mercedes Vito taxi, which has been developed by a consortium of companies including Zytek Automotive, Penso and Mercedes Benz UK. Known as the eVito taxi, it is [.].

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UK Government backs electric city car

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The UK-backed Technology Strategy Board will invest £4.5million as part of a new £9million research and development project that will allow a consortium to develop four prototypes of a new all-electric city car. The result is a car that is slightly smaller than a Smart but offers more interior space. Known as the T.27

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Electric Morgan revealed in Geneva

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Called the Morgan Plus E, the concept car is based on British company’s lightweight aluminium chassis, revised to incorporate a Zytek-produced 70kW 300Nm electric motor. "We One of the most interesting new electric models at the Geneva Motor Show was an electric sportscar, designed by British manufacturer Morgan.

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