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Streetlight charging company Ubitricity chooses EDF Energy to power its EV charging network

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Ubitricity has more than 50% of the market share in 10 urban local authorities, including Liverpool, Portsmouth and central London boroughs such as Westminster. Low-cost public charging networks are crucial to EV adoption, as range anxiety remains a persistent concern amongst consumers and businesses.

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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. Intelligent Energy’s fuel cells feature metallic plate construction, and are designed for low-cost mass manufacture.

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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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One example is diesel and natural gas generators, that are plugged into local transformers. However, wind and solar generation is location specific, and it is not as simple as transmitting wind power from Scotland to power homes in London.

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EVO Electric Ltd. Launches New Generation of High Power Density Axial Flux Motor and Generators; Applications Include Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

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a 2007 spin out from Imperial College London, has launched its new generation of Axial Flux motor and generator technology. Click to enlarge. EVO Electric Ltd. , EVO is now collaborating with automotive industry partners to develop drive systems and other products for a range of vehicle platforms.

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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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The small size, multi-fuel capability and potential low cost of the ULRE could also help speed adoption of electric vehicles. Ionotec Ltd (lead), Dynamic-Ceramic Ltd, Birmingham University, University College London, Aloxsys Inc. Low CO2 High Efficiency Diesel Fuel Injector Nozzle (LOCOFIN). GKN Eco-Trailer.

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Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

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Still, the company will respond to a push by theObama administration for carmakers to sell plug-ins, he said. “We We are thinking about plug-in hybrids, but we aren’tthinking about commercializing one right away,” Fukui said. We are thinking aboutextending that application to plug-in hybrids.” General Motors Corp., at 4:01 p.m.

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Electric cars buyers guide

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Plus, you can also make huge savings on the Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charge if you live in London. It all depends on the type of charger you plug in to and the maximum charging speed of your car (or van). How long does it take to charge an electric car?