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LONDON ELECTRIC VEHICLE COMPANY CELEBRATES MILESTONE WITH ITS 5,000th TX SALE
London Electric Vehicle Company is celebrating a significant milestone with the sale of the 5,000th TX to a private taxi business in Berlin, Germany. In 2018, LEVC’s iconic ‘black cab’ was totally redesigned for the 21st Century into a zero-emissions capable model, TX. This electric transformation, along with its purpose-built high quality and durability, unique design, ample space for six passengers, wheelchair access- ibility and safe, comfortable passenger experience has enabled TX success in both the taxi and premium shuttle markets. Joerg Hofmann, CEO of LEVC, said: “With 5,000 electric TXs now on the road, I’m proud of LEVC’s positive contribution to air quality improve- ments in cities around the word. Our unique eCity technology delivers zero emissions capability with a total range of more than 300 miles - a critical combination needed by commercial operators.” LEVC estimates that TX drivers have now covered a total distance of 188
Mr Demir said: “I wanted a vehicle that was high quality, durable and unique and the TX ticks all those boxes and more. A major draw for me was TX’s built in accessibility features, meaning I can offer transport solutions to almost anyone, which is key when I’m working with local health services. Not only will this vehicle save me money in the long run but it will also mean I
million miles, which equates to driving roughly 7,500 times around the world. This means that TX has now prevented more than 57,000 tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, stopped 35m litres of fuel from being pumped and saved drivers around £34m in fuel costs. The recipient of the 5,000th TX is Mr Serkan Demir, a self-employed taxi driver who plans to operate his TX in Berlin as a service for private and business passengers. and will be working closely with health services to provide a vital transport solution for wheelchair users.
can offer a better service to my customers.”
Mr Demir also chose TX for its many unique features including the purpose- built partition screen, which separates the driver from passengers – essential for safe and hygienic Covid travel – and its eCity range-extender powertrain which allows him to operate with zero- emissions in the city. TX offers 62 miles (101 km) pure electric range and a total range of over 316 miles (510km), meaning the driver has peace of mind and no range-anxiety regardless of journey distances and operating hours.
BATH CLEAN AIR ZONE - CABBIE SLAMS THE LUDICROUS NEW SCHEME
A cabbie from Bath has slammed the new Clean Air Zone which took effect on Monday, 15 March. According to SomersetLive, the scheme is the first in the country, out- side London, and will see some vans, buses, coaches and taxis charged to enter a zone covering most of the city. Ian Green, 55, said the £9 daily charge for some taxis was “ludicrous” after such a tough year for drivers. He said: “There are probably about 400 taxis in Bath and two thirds will need replacing, in a year when hospitality has been non-existent and we haven’t earned any money.
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“The council might give us £4,500 as a grant, but it’s around £14,000 for a new car and it has to be under three years old to register as a taxi. It just seems ludicrous to be doing it at this time.” Mr Green said that taxis were “probably cleaner than most cars” because they had to be serviced regularly to keep their licence. He drives a Nissan Qashqai and is exempt from road tax due to its low emissions. However, the vehicle still qualifies for a £9 charge under the CAZ brought in by Bath and North East Somerset Council. The extra cost comes after a difficult
year for taxi drivers, Ian explained. “Around a third of taxi drivers work nights but they can’t now, so they come into town during the day, so there are extra drivers and about 20 per cent of the work. “I can’t imagine many places will give finance for a new car when we haven’t worked all year, and if we can’t get finance, we could be exempt for two years. Well that just seems not to be working at all, why not start it in two years? Taking away 300 taxis isn’t going to stop pollution,” he said. “I don’t know how many taxis will actu- ally be in Bath after the pandemic.”
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