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Toyota joins London Hydrogen Partnership

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Toyota Motors has joined the London Hydrogen Partnership (LHP), the first major automaker to do so. The LHP was set up in 2002 to develop a network of hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) stakeholders in the capital and help develop HFC technologies in London. —Graham Smith, Managing Director, Toyota Motor Europe, London Office.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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If so, it is a valuable potential option for long haul transit in our quest for sustainable transportation. The direct injection two-stroke engine could be a very promising and interesting option for hydrogen combustion to achieve zero NO x because of its advantages of high-power density and inherent much lower NO x emissions.

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Gail Porter to launch Green Motor Expo

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The event, backed by Transport for London (TfL) is also supported by Revolve, an independent sustainable transport consultancy with a track record of producing high profile green transport events such as the annual Eco-Rally. For more information, visit www.greenmotorexpo.com.

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Elektromotive selected to trial electric smart

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By testing the car in ‘real-life’ situations, Elektromotive will provide invaluable data to Mercedes-Benz, the manufacturer of smart, which will help shape the development of the car. The smart electric drive has been developed by Mercedes-Benz and is powered solely on electricity.

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Wanted: Electric MINI test drivers

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Accounting for current development and manufacturing costs, the monthly lease fee for a MINI E would normally be priced at £550 per month. Firstly, customers must reside in South East England, within a triangular geographical area joining Andover, Oxford and West London.

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Comet launch free ‘Plug & Go’ points for electric vehicles

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Comet’s ‘Plug & Go’ is a response to the increasing popularity of electric vehicles in and around London. Of the Comet scheme, Boris Johnson said: “I want London to be at the forefront of the electric car revolution and we can only do this if we make it easy for people to charge up their electric vehicles.

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