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Plug-in hybrid London taxi plant opens in U.K., owned by Chinese firm Geely

Green Car Reports

But under the stewardship of Chinese automaker Geely, the black cab is about to get a green makeover. The London Taxi Company recently completed a U.K. Few vehicles are as iconic as the London black cab, known the world over for its upright shape and ubiquity (although many of them aren't black any more).

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Geely raises $400M via Green Bonds sale to develop and produce TX5 range-extended electric London taxis

Green Car Congress

China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) has raised $400 million through the first Green Bond sale on the offshore market from a Chinese automobile company to support the design, development and production of range-extended electric vehicles by its UK subsidiary, the LondonTaxi Company (LTC), manufacturer of the iconic London Black Cab.

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BYD’s home city in China now has more supercharging plugs than gas pumps

Baua Electric

Photo: Shenzhen Government Online Shenzhen, the home of Chinese EV giant BYD, says it’s become the first in China to have more supercharging plugs than gas pumps. The post BYD’s home city in China now has more supercharging plugs than gas pumps appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. The city of 12.5

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Marriage of convenience: GM and Hyundai bed one another to make EV babies

EV Central

Motivating both to work together is the possibility of sharing the cost of expensive EV technology, pooling resources while increasing economies in a move that is said will “bring a wider range of vehicles and technologies to customers faster” READ MORE: Hyundai’s electric air taxi flying cars land in 2028, but does humanity want them?

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BYD Presents Happy Results From Chinese Electric-Taxi Test

Green Car Reports

It launched its F3DM sedan, the world's first production plug-in hybrid, back in December 2008--sales have been poor--and has been testing its all-electric e6 crossover with both taxi fleets in Shenzhen, China, and the Housing Authority of Los Angeles. Automaker BYD is by far China's most aggressive when it comes to electric cars.

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London's black cabs go plug-in hybrid; maker Geely issues bonds to fund work

Green Car Reports

The project to build plug-in hybrid versions of the iconic London black cab is about to receive a significant new dose of funding. The company that makes the cabs, London Taxi Company (LTC), is now owned by the Chinese carmaker Geely. That company—which also owns Volvo—has already provided cash and design input.

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London's Black Cabs To Be Range-Extended Electrics, With Chinese Help

Green Car Reports

While the styling will remain recognizable, London taxis are about to get a significant overhaul--with help from a Chinese benefactor. The London Taxi Company (LTC) unveiled its new model last week, and announced a major investment by.

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