• Iconic Black Cabs from London now powered by fuel cells

  • 6.jpgThe iconic London Black Cab has finally got a green makeover as fuel-cell versions take to the roads. The fuel-cell Black Cab is now road legal, certified by UK’s Vehicle Certification Authority. Before the 2012 Summer Olympics, London is looking forward to have a whole fleet of these cars doing the rounds. Using a 30 kW Intelligent Energy fuel cell and a 14-kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack, the green Black Cab sports a 100 kW (peak), 55 kW (continuous) electric motor. With a top speed of 81 miles per hour and acceleration to 60mph in 14 seconds, this one’s just about right for the busy London streets. The cab also has a said range of 250 miles on a single charge.


    And with that, the London city streets will go greener with tons of carbon emissions reduced on an annual level. Green public transport sure is the best way to go!
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    Posted in Topics:Transport, Tags: on March 30, 2011