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First London Hydrogen Taxis Built at Lotus; Fleet Road Trials in Time for the 2012 Olympics

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The first few hydrogen taxis being developed by a collaboration led by hydrogen fuel cell developer Intelligent Energy, and including Lotus Engineering Ltd, LTI (London Taxis International) Ltd and TRW Conekt, have been built at Lotus headquarters. The Guardian. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Fuel Cell Plug-in Hybrid Taxi Unveiled at London’s City Hall

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Intelligent Energy, Lotus Engineering, LTI Vehicles and TRW Conekt, with funding from the UK Government’s Technology Strategy Board, unveiled a full performance, zero-emissions Fuel Cell Hybrid London taxi. IE’s Fuel cell taxi system offers 58% efficiency. Earlier post.). Acceleration from 0-30 mph takes 4.5 Click to enlarge.

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Fuel cell hybrid taxi makes London debut

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City dwellers and tourists in London should keep their eyes peeled for the latest environmental development in the nation’s capital – a full performance, zero emission Fuel Cell Hybrid London taxi.

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London to lead in building hydrogen network

Green Cars News

The mayor of London, Boris Johnson is planning to help create Britain’s first hydrogen highway to promote the use of fuel cell vehicles, according to The Times. He wants to make Britain a leader in fuel-cell technology and is planning a network of hydrogen filling stations throughout London.

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Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles joining London hydrogen project

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Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell models ( earlier post ) are joining the London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LNHE) project. Two hydrogen fuel stations are already open in London—one of which has public access—with a third to come as part of the LHNE project. The ix35 Fuel Cell. Click to enlarge.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

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We could take an Oslo taxi and charge it in a bus terminal in Wenatchee, Washington or vice versa. Underneath, EV electrical architectures share a lot in common, and our integrations are actually very straightforward, whether it’s an aftermarket accessory as a kit or, as we’re doing with Volvo Cars, an OEM-installed solution.