TfL announces £1m challenge to cut CO2 from taxi fleet
Wed 04 June 2008
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The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced £1m funding to support the demonstration of low carbon technology in London's taxi fleet. Transport for London (TfL) and Cenex, who are jointly funding the sceme, are inviting manufacturers to put forward proposals for the trial of low carbon taxi technologies.
The initiative aims to cut fuel use by up to 15% while simultaneously reducing CO2 and particulates. TfL says it would defer decisions regarding the most appropriate technologies to the vehicle manufacturers but expressed an interest in stop-start or 'micro-hybrid' technology in particular.
Boris Johnson said: "As well as significantly cutting carbon dioxide emissions, we're looking for taxis that are quieter and produce fewer air pollutants, which will be good news for anyone who spends time in London".
In related news, Mercedes-Benz has announced that it is teaming up with EcoCity Vehicles to market a low-emission London cab to compete with Manganese Bronze Holdings’ model. The six-seat taxi will be based on the Mercedes Vito Traveliner van. Mercedes-Benz has said the vehicle is to be debuted on 26 June and that it will go on sale soon thereafter.
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