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Mercedes-Benz UK offering discount to London taxi drivers purchasing a Vito Euro 5 taxi; age limits went into effect 1 Jan

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Mercedes-Benz UK will offer a a £1,500 discount in April off the purchase price of a new Vito Euro 5 taxi in exchange for the driver agreeing to carry Mercedes-Benz advertising for 18 months. —John Mason, Transport for London’s Director of Taxi and Private Hire. Earlier post.).

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Nissan has more than 550 electric taxis on European roads

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With more than 550 electric taxis on European roads, Nissan is now Europe’s best-selling manufacturer of 100% electric taxis. During 2015, more than 100 electric vehicles were delivered to taxi companies across Europe. Top five Nissan e-taxi countries in Europe by registrations. Green Lite Taxi Kft.,

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Stellantis joins Forvia and Michelin as equal shareholder in hydrogen company Symbio

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purchase in Symbio, a leader in zero-emission hydrogen mobility. Earlier this month, Symbio announced a partnership with Hype, an independent pure player in hydrogen mobility, to support the quick deployment of the world’s first hydrogen taxis fleet (Crit’Air 0), suitable for the transportation of people with limited mobility.

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City of Bogota, Columbia launches electric taxi pilot; part of C40-CCI EV Network

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The City of Bogota, Colombia, has launched a pilot project to spur the use of electric vehicles in Bogota’s center-city taxi fleet. The first taxis are expected to be operational in the city in the next few months. On 29 December 2011, the City of Bogota enacted Decree No. 677 to support the project over a three-year period.

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New York City Taxi and Limo Commissions selects Nissan NV200 as Taxi of Tomorrow; fully-electric version possible starting in 2017

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Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has selected the Nissan NV200 as the exclusive taxi of New York City for a decade, beginning in late 2013. and Karsan, a Turkish vehicle manufacturer. and Karsan, a Turkish vehicle manufacturer. Taxi of Tomorrow. Click to enlarge.

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Hertz, bp collaborate to accelerate EV charging in North America

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Hertz has a national footprint of locations across North America suitable for bp pulse to build and manage a network of fast-charging hubs to serve Hertz customers, including taxi and ride sharing drivers, as well as the general public.

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Tesla receives massive fleet order from the UAE

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Tesla received a large order for Model 3s from an Emirati taxi company, Arabia Taxi Dubai, helping the company to cut its carbon footprint. Now, a Dubai-based taxi company is also looking to capitalize on the cut-cutting opportunity. With this new purchase, it looks to double down on that lead.

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