Green Car Congress
JULY 9, 2019
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)
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
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
Drive Electric
JANUARY 20, 2022
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.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
mpg US) in the manual “softip” mode. And the next level of sustainable drives is ready to go: the smart fortwo electric drive has already been proving itself in everyday use in London for three years. From 2012 the dream of motoring with no local emissions will become a reality for everyone. L/100km or 71.3
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 2, 2011
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.
Green Car Congress
JULY 21, 2013
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.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 9, 2015
Shell will design the motor oil that complements and enhances the overall efficiency of the vehicle. The vehicle’s fuel consumption was 97 mpg Imp (81 mpg US, 2.91 l/100 km) over the iconic Brighton-London course with a low friction engine lubricant playing a significant part in this figure. Project M concept drawing.
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