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London police trialing Suzuki Burgman fuel cell scooters; first trial outside of Japan

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The London Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has begun a trial to test Suzuki Burgman hydrogen-powered scooters. The MPS is the only organization outside of Japan that Suzuki has approached to undertake such a trial. The trial is being run at no cost to the Met, with the loan of the vehicles from Suzuki Motor Corporation.

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Intelligent Energy raises £7M to accelerate fuel cell commercialization

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Our Fuel Cell Black Cabs have debuted on the streets of London, while the Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter recently obtained European Whole Vehicle Type Approval—a first for any fuel cell vehicle. Henri Winand, Chief Executive. had received a £3.7-million

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Intelligent Energy introduces new high performance 100kW automotive fuel cell architecture

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As examples, earlier generation, lower-powered stacks were implemented in the London Taxi fuel cell hybrid (30 kW stack) and a Peugeot Partner electric van (10 kW stack). Intelligent Energy has a long association with the automotive industry, including an eight-year relationship with the Suzuki Motor Corporation.

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London taxis to be fueled by UK’s first network of hydrogen stations

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A new project will soon see 15 hydrogen-powered London black-cabs and five hydrogen-powered Suzuki Bergmann scooters carrying passengers around the city. London already hosts the UK’s only zero-emission bus route running with a fleet of hydrogen single-decker buses. Greater London Authority , UK. MATGAS 2000 AIE , Spain.

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Scrappage scheme scrap ends

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Commenting, SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt said: “The scrappage incentive scheme has the full support of the UK motor industry who will continue to work with government to ensure the scheme’s success. Under the scheme, half of the £2,000 discount is funded by the government and the other half by participating carmakers.