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British Gas orders 1,000 electric vans

Published 08 July 2020
By Kieran Ahuja
Energy provider British Gas has announced that it has ordered 1,000 electric vans, as part of its plans to electrify its entire fleet by 2030.
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New London taxi could be a game-changer

It looks very similar to every other London black cab currently on the road but the new London taxi, which goes into service today, is a world aw
Published 05 December 2017
In the pink: Gary Barlow drove this Rolls-Royce Ghost for charity, but in real life he prefers something more frugal GETTY

Me and My Motor: Gary Barlow

When Take That are ferried around in limousines on their UK tour this summer, they will be a long way from the days when they had to make do...
Published 11 April 2017
New Chinese vehicle plant for Midlands signals dawn of electric black cab

Electric cabs on horizon as Midlands plant opens

Britain is to get two new vehicle plants in one. Geely of China has said its new factory in the Midlands will assemble hybrid black cabs and ...
Published 30 March 2017
Electric taxi factory expands into vans

Electric taxi factory expands into vans

Geely, the Chinese car maker, has revealed plans to launch Britain’s first dedicated electric van manufacturing plant in the factory it built...
Published 29 March 2017
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London taxi factory to get a feng-shui makeover

London taxi drivers are not renowned for their holistic world-view or ability to harmonise their environment
Published 24 August 2015