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Electric taxis will soon be zipping across the Capital after city councillors voted to axe an “outdated” ban on them.
Cabbies stand to save up to £10,000 a year on fuel costs following the decision, which will also drastically reduce CO2 emissions.
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“On top of that, those same drivers could be sitting idle 40 per cent of the time waiting on fares. It’s a huge financial drain, and it’s a strain on the environment as well.”
Here's a thought, switch off the engine...
I can understand why they were banned when the option was the Gewiz but PEV are pretty robust these days. Still doesn't help with the fact they're driven by nut cases.
I recall a bye law coming over 10 years ago which meant drivers ideling could be fined for not turning off their engines. Does this not apply to taxis then?
"I recall a bye law coming over 10 years ago which meant drivers ideling could be fined for not turning off their engines. Does this not apply to taxis then"
Yes, it does and it's enforced.
As a former "nut case", I know these things! ;)
One slight issue with electric taxis its may be harder to know are coming.
"Yes, it does and it's enforced."
Who does the enforcing? Police, or environmental wardens of some description?
Just asking because invariably when I pass a couple of large taxi ranks I can think of, most of them are running their engines for extended periods sitting still.
Odd - my sister's car is roomy and has a diesel engine which automatically cuts out at traffic lights. Saves her a fortune, and the car generally claims an average of about 65mpg. They could fit taxis with automatic engine cut-outs, surely.
Not that I'm not pleased at the electric motors. Should be a lot less smelly and rather quieter too. I do wonder about the charging period - the Nissan Leaf in the article has a range of 75-120 miles (wikipedia) and can charge to 80% in 20 minutes (Evening Fury article) - does that mean that it'll need to stop for 20 minutes every 60-96 miles? Seems a bit limiting.
Ah, but what if they had charging capability at taxi ranks...?
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