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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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Range-extended electric Metrocab licensed to carry fare-paying passengers in London

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The range-extended electric Metrocab has become the first zero-emission-capable taxi to be licensed by Transport for London to operate on a trial basis as a London Hackney Carriage. The first few Metrocabs are already in operation on the streets of London. The Metrocab delivers 82 mpg US (2.88 An on-board 3.3

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What does WLTP mean? A Beginner’s Guide to EV Terminology

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Any vehicle: van or car, that is powered solely by a battery and electric motors. The future of motoring. HEVs are cars that have both a traditional petrol/diesel engine, as well as an electric motor powered by a battery. kW : Kilowatt (Electric Motor Size). An ever-growing radius of central London. FlexiHire.

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Protean Electrics retrofitted through-the-road plug-in hybrid van showing significant fuel economy gains

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A European-based Vauxhall Vivaro van retrofitted with Protean Electric’s electric wheel motors ( earlier post )applied in a through-the-road plug-in hybrid system (TTRH) has shown a more than three-fold improvement in fuel economy in hybrid mode over a conventional Vivaro on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Click to enlarge.

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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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Nissan Qashqai+2 1.5dCi n-tec road test

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The Qashqai 1.5dCi’s official mpg figures are 45.5 At the end of my 843 mile test the trip computer read 45.5mpg, but as almost all of those miles were either ‘at speed’ on motorways abroad or in London, and the car was laden, so I reckon that’s also pretty good. urban), 56.5 extra urban) and 52.3 RoadTestReports.co.uk

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Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid available for order in Europe, deliveries by year-end

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Combining zero-emission driving capability and no range anxiety, the first-in-class Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid van can be charged with grid electricity for a pure electric NEDC driving range of up to 56 km (35 miles). kW electric motor powered by a 13.6 l/100 km fuel efficiency (87 mpg US) and 60 g/km CO 2 emissions NEDC.

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