LEVC NEWS
LEVC RECEIVES ADVANCED PROPULSION CENTRE FUNDING FOR FUTURE EV TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has received a multi-mil- lion-pound grant to further the development of electric vehicle technology. LEVC will lead a consortium of UK industry and research institu- tions in the design, build and manufacture of new EV technology. The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), a joint venture between UK government and the automotive industry which seeks to make the UK a centre of excellence in low emission vehicles, has released £9m-worth of funding to this project. Joerg Hofmann, LEVCCEO, commented: “The UK government’s investment in the London Electric Vehicle Company’s APC R&D project is crucial in accelerating the development of next-genera- tion electric vehicle technology for our range of products. It will also support growth in the capability of the UK supply chain, and further strengthen our position as the only dedicated electric vehi- cle manufacturing facility in the UK’ APC’s goal is to aid development of the UK’s ‘low carbon automo- tive capability’, improving productivity and competitiveness of low and zero tailpipe-emission capable vehicles. Jon Beasley Director of Technology and Projects says: “The work being done by LEVC to progress the UK’s road to zero emissions by 2050 is fantastic. We are excited to be working with them on this project and are confident that these advances in electric vehicle
technology will take us both further towards achieving this goal.” LEVC’s Ansty plant near Coventry is the only dedicated electric vehicle manufacturing facility in the UK and also home to the com- pany’s research, design and engineering development. Since its launch in 2018, more than 4,000 electric TX models have been sold worldwide and the company is expanding its product range with the launch of a new electric van, VN5, later this year.
LEVC LAUNCHES BLACK CAB CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT SAFE CITY JOURNEYS
As London and other UK cities begin to emerge fromlockdown, trav- elling safely is of paramount importance and LEVC, manufacturer of the iconic black cab, is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of how licensed black taxis can help keep the public protected. The new ‘Black Cab: Private Public Transport’ initiative highlights how passengers can always stay socially distanced, in a personal and contactless space by choosing to travel in a licensed black taxi. These taxis are equipped with a purpose-built partition that sepa- rates the driver and passenger compartment, contactless payment in the rear, easy to clean surfaces and an intercom system that allows driver and passenger to always communicate clearly, without the need to do so ‘face-to-face’. A 5-point pledge1
covering social distance guidance and regular
cleaning regimes has also been developed to provide all passengers with reassurance of the professionalism and high standards of licensed black cab drivers. LEVC is also supporting cabbies to get back behind the wheel with 2,000 ‘Back toWork’ kits available for collection free of charge from LEVC’s authorised dealer network. These provide protective PPE and cleaning equipment, designed to keep occupants safe and vehicles clean. Each kit includes 250ml sanitising gel, 750ml antiviral disinfec- tant spray, 40 disposable face masks, microfibre reusable cloths, anti-bacterial taxi-receipts and a 5-point pledge window sign. Joerg Hofmann, CEO, LEVC: “As lockdown restrictions begin to lift, our iconic black cab will play a vital role in keeping cities moving safely during these unprecedented times. Thanks to the TX’s pur- pose-built protective environment, passengers can enjoy comfortable, socially distanced journeys as well as a world-class professional service from their driver.”
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1 THE TAXI DRIVER 5-POINT PLEDGE:
1. I will never work if I or any of my household have symptoms 2. I will clean my taxi after every journey, and at the end of my shift
3. I will wear a mask when it is necessary for me to do so 4. I will encourage passengers to pay by card where possible 5. I will not allow passengers to sit on the seats closest to the driver, to maintain a safe distance
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