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JULY 19, 2010

The Mayor of London, Barclays and Transport for London (TfL) launched the first two Barclays Cycle Superhighways, which aim to help significantly increase the number of Londoners choosing pedal power for their daily commute. —The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. Section of a Cycle Superhighway. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 16, 2010

Twelve Outer London boroughs will become Biking Boroughs, which means they will receive extra support and expertise from Transport for London (TfL) in a bid to encourage greater numbers of cyclists in their areas. million journeys a day, most of which are currently made by car.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2013

An electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme has been launched in London as part of UK Power Networks’ Low Carbon London EV trials. The lease scheme aspect of the Low Carbon London EV trials is being delivered in partnership with Future Transport Systems. EVs are exempt from road tax and the London Congestion Charge.

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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

JUNE 26, 2010

Transport for London (TfL) added four Mitsubishi i-MiEVs into its fleet as part of Mayor Boris Johnson’s plans to make London the electric vehicle capital of Europe. Report: City of London One of the Most Polluted Places in Europe. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2009

Elektromotive will complete the installation of its 100th Elektrobay charging station in London by the end of next month. There are already 80 Elektrobays in operation in the Capital, with another 40 installed in various locations across the UK. Elektromotive installed its first unit in Westminster in 2006.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

million grant award to deliver multiple Intelligent Energy Storage Systems (IESS) at various locations for Toronto Hydro and London Hydro. All the Electrovaya IESS units are expected to be installed by mid-2015. Canada-based Li-ion battery maker Electrovaya Inc. has received a $1.3-million

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2011

Transport for London (TfL) recently announced a package of measures to tackle pollution levels at the busiest roads in central London. This kicks off with a small team of eco-marshals who will monitor taxi ranks at busy central London mainline stations and other on street ranks where air quality is particularly poor.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2010

Part-funded by the UK Government’s Advantage Niche Vehicle Research & Development Programme, the prototype vehicle meets the requirements of the London Carriage Office and can carry up to six people more than 120 kilometers (75 miles) on a single six-hour charge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2010

DHL Supply Chain and London Stansted Airport recently signed agreements to participate in Hydrogen On Site Trials (HOST) of ITM Power’s transportable high pressure hydrogen refuelling unit (HFuel). This installation provides a usable storage capacity for 4.5 The engine retains its conventional spark ignition system.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

The city of Brighton UK) plans to install 20 Elektrobay roadside charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) over the coming year. Since 2006, the company has established a network of more than 100 roadside charging stations in London. The remaining Elektrobays will be installed in two phases.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2017

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a £86.1-million Transport for London (TfL) will work with bus operators and five chosen suppliers to install the new bespoke exhaust systems which will reduce nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. We know that pollution from our roads is a major contributor to London’s toxic air.

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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 4, 2010

The Financial Times reports that Mayor of London Boris Johnson has authorized deep cuts to an electric cars scheme launched last year that included the planned introduction of 100,000 electric cars and installation of 25,000 charging points.

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APRIL 22, 2022

The Toyota Mirais run on green hydrogen from renewable energy, following the installation and opening of a new hydrogen refueling station (HRS) in the city. To date the 120 vehicles operated under the ZEFER project have driven more than 7 million kilometers (4.35 million miles) fueled only by hydrogen.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

L-Charge earlier began test operation of the world’s fastest mobile charging station in Moscow and has plans to develop networks in Paris, Berlin, New York, Amsterdam and London. The stationary station can be installed in any location—by highways and traditional fueling stations, in car parks etc.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2012

London-based Whitefox Technologies, together with its Brazil-based partner Green, have secured a bioethanol contract with the Guyanan Government. The two will install the units for a bioethanol demonstration plant at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (Guysuco) Albion Sugar Factory, and will be delivering a turnkey unit early next year.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Ecotricity has opened new charging points on the M4 and M42 highways in the UK as part of the first national charging network, linking Birmingham and Bristol to London. Five motorway top-up zones have now been installed at Welcome Break motorway services, including: Hopwood Park services (M42 at junction 2). Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 14, 2023

To aid in London’s transition to a net-zero carbon metropolis by the year 2030, Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, and the London Councils have announced the installation of thousands more electric vehicle charge points in all 32 boroughs and the city of London.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2010

Transport for London (TfL) has placed two notices in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) which will create the UK’s largest procurement frameworks to date for electric vehicles and electric vehicle charge point infrastructure. million) for London and an additional £15.4 million) in London and £25.4

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MARCH 30, 2015

The award is to build two new HRS in London, sited with strategic partners and for the upgrading of four existing ITM Power refueling stations. million) has been awarded to ITM Power and its partners to invest in two new HRS in London at strategic locations suitable for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) roll-out. million (US$4.3

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JUNE 1, 2020

The installed demonstrator will be used to store excess renewable electricity in the form of green hydrogen. 2021: Installation of the hydrogen production, storage and supply facility at pilot demonstration site. Storing fluctuating renewable energy is one of the major challenges of the energy transition.

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AUGUST 6, 2010

UK-based MIRA , a global development partner to the automotive and defense sectors, has installed a comprehensive battery test and development suite at its dedicated component development center near London.

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MARCH 19, 2016

Transport for London (TfL) has introduced the first long-range, battery-electric BYD Double-Decker buses into revenue service routes. TfL and Metroline will receive support from BYD with the installation of fast charging equipment at Metroline’s Willesden Bus Garage in north London.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2009

UK retailer Sainsbury Online, which uses the Smith Electric Vehicles Edison electric vans for home shopping delivery in London, is ordering another 50 Smiths electric vans for its fleet. Sainsbury’s and TNT have signed up to work together with City Hall to share their experiences and to help other organizations across London to do the same.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The electric vehicles (EVs) will be driven in London and Kent by engineers and technical staff working on connections, maintenance, upgrades and Low Carbon London business. The new cars will automatically become part of UK Power Networks’ Low Carbon London electric vehicle trials, which are studying the habits of London’s EV drivers.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2015

The target is to have more than 2,000 Londoners in the program. It is also about Ford having access to new user groups, particularly young Gen Ys who live or work in London and who would not typically own a car. Drive locations have charging points; some were already installed, others Ford installed. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2023

Rio Tinto has committed $150 million to create a Center for Future Materials led by Imperial College London to find innovative ways to provide the materials the world needs for the energy transition. Rio Tinto will contribute $150 million over 10 years to fund the Center.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

New research by scientists at King’s College London suggests that air pollution from London’s roads is improving overall but more work may be needed to tackle some sources of traffic pollution, which continue to breach limits in many parts of the city. Despite a reduction in the total number of vehicles on London roads by 0.5%

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2022

Working with Brazilian bus manufacturer Agrale and Argentinian coachbuilder Todo Bus, Equipmake has developed, from the ground-up, an electric version of the Agrale MT17.0LE single decker, installing its own Zero Emission Drivetrain (ZED).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2009

Initial members of the C40 Electric Vehicle Network are : Bogota, Buenos Aires, Chicago, Copenhagen, Delhi, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Toronto, Sao Paulo, Seoul and Sydney.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The HybridFLEX train is powered by two mtu Hybrid PowerPacks and is operated by Chiltern Railways on the route between London Marylebone and Aylesbury. The partners are proving that existing rail vehicles can be used in a climate-friendly way without the need to install complex and expensive new infrastructure.

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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2013

London''s Plugged-in Places scheme, Source London, has now successfully installed 1,300 electric car charging points across the capital. Over 60 public and private partners, led by the Transport for London (TfL) have taken an active part in helping to build the infrastructure in the two years sin[.]. Green credentials'

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2011

Wheat prices hit a record £222 (US$360) per tonne on the London futures market last month Ensus has not confirmed or denied the report. London’s new-crop November lot was trading $173.50 a tonne in late deals in London, a discount of nearly 15% to the expiring May contract. A hat-tip to John! ).

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The agreement will fast track the installation of an extra 50 SimpleSockets—ubitricity’s pioneering electric vehicle charging points, which draw 100% renewable energy from street lamps across the Borough. The new project will result in the largest charging network of its kind in central London.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

This new Azipod D provides designers and ship builders with increased design flexibility in order to accommodate a wide range of hull shapes and propeller sizes, as well as simplicity of installation. The Azipod D requires up to 25% less installed power. The unit power of Azipod propulsion systems is available up to 22 MW.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2013

After several years of research into energy storage, Alstom teamed up with Williams Hybrid Power to trial its composite MLC (magnetically loaded composite) flywheel energy storage technology which offers potential fuel savings of 15% when installed in public transport applications.

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