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Geely raises $400M via Green Bonds sale to develop and produce TX5 range-extended electric London taxis

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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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NIO unveils production electric SUV for China market; NIO ES8 to launch end of this year

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The ES8 features the “design identity” of every NIO vehicle: the X-bar and signature “Spark Beat” tail lights. NIO is a global start-up; NIO has more than 2,000 employees in San Jose, Shanghai, Munich, London and eight other locations. NIO intends to equip the ES8 with a swappable battery pack.

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New safety test environment for high-speed flywheels for energy storage systems; new high-speed imaging techniques

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The FlySafe research aims to provide best-practice design guidelines for the safety containment systems of high speed flywheels, appropriate for commercial mass market deployment of these systems. A key output of the project in this respect will be a proposed BSI flywheel safety standard.

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Jaguar Land Rover providing I-PACE EVs for ground support for Rolls-Royce’s electric flight speed record attempt

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The 6,000 cells of the battery pack are packaged for maximum lightness and thermal protection. The ACCEL team has continued to innovate while adhering to the UK Government’s social distancing and other health guidelines. The aircraft features three power-dense 750R electric motors, designed and manufactured by YASA.

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

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Originally framed as a way to improve air quality throughout London, ULEZ cameras have started to proliferate more suburban communities. All vehicles traversing these areas are subject to fines unless they adhere to strict emissions guidelines or have been given a clearance by the city. Londoners very clearly did not.

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SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

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Policies to enhance performance of biofuel production comprise: guidelines for sustainable biofuel production and tools to monitor their implementation; and product-oriented certification of biofuels. SCOPE is holding its 13 th General Assembly meeting 9-12 June in London, hosted by the Royal Society along with the UK Committee of SCOPE.