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parachuteon Nov 04, 2004 12:55pm
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RE: All three of these on p12 are
RE: All three of these on p12 areNew Vehicle Technology Fund
This has been a busy year for the NVTF with a number of innovative projects
being demonstrated throughout 2004. In June, three vehicles were launched:
¡ A hybrid electric black taxi was launched in Trafalgar Square by London
Taxis International and Azure Dynamics. This series hybrid black cab has
the ability to run in zero emission mode and has the potential to reduce
emissions by up to 50% in inner city operation.
¡ David Jamieson launched a new electric shuttle bus demonstrating state
of the art Zebra battery technology in the city of Lincoln. The walk and ride
bus service is specifically suited to the electric bus with its very low noise
and zero emissions. The bus will be used to transport visitors up Steep Hill
between the market and cathedral sectors of the city. By using innovative
regenerative braking, the bus is able to recharge its batteries when
descending the hill on the return trip.
¡ London Technology International also
launched a range of innovative electric
delivery vehicles. These concept vehicles
have been specifically designed for inner
city operation with very low noise and zero
emissions in use. The design concept is
adaptable for a number of different vehicle
uses including a milk float, delivery vans
and also a minibus.