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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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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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in Greater London, 65% in Hong Kong, and 61% in Tokyo in terms of share of public transport among auto mobility. Technical roadmap of bus,taxi, and car for peaking the CO2 emissions at 2030 or before. 100 km (45 mpg US) in 2030 and below 3.4L/100 100 km (69 mpg US) in 2050. 100 km (45 mpg US) in 2030 and below 3.4L/100

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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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