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Mayor of London: all new London taxis will need to be zero-emission capable from 2018

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The Mayor confirmed his plan at Transport for London’s (TfL’s) “New Taxis for London” event, at which he met five manufacturers developing zero emission capable taxis—Frazer-Nash, Nissan, Karsan, London Taxi Company and Mercedes-Benz. Further engagement on the options for an Ultra Low Emission Zone will be undertaken this year.

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EV firm saves luxury British car maker

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As a sign of changing times, Kamkorp Autokraft, part of the Frazer-Nash group has announced that it has acquired the assets and goodwill of iconic luxury brand, Bristol Cars, from its administrators. A luxury British car maker has been rescued from the scrapheap by a EV research and development firm.

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Lithium Technology Corporation enters strategic alliance and investment agreement with FN Group for large format Li-ion packs for automotive applications

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Lithium Technology Corporation (LTC) ( earlier post ) has entered into a strategic alliance with Frazer-Nash Research Ltd. (FN As part of this program FN Research will supply its proprietary battery management system as well as its proprietary electric and hybrid electric drive train.

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A Skeptic’s Take on Beaming Power to Earth from Space

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Low-cost, low-mass, and space-hardy versions of these technologies would be required, but engineers trying to draw up detailed plans for such satellites today find no parts that meet the tough requirements. consultancy.

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Elektromotive at Goodwood

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Among the electric-powered performance cars showcasing their thoroughbred powertrains on the demanding hill route will be the Brabus Tesla Roadster, Infiniti Essence, Frazer Nash Namir, Renault Ondelios concept, Rinspeed Project iChange and RUF Greenster.

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