First Hybrids, Now Plug-Ins? London Taxi Firm Aims High

We would very much like to convert our entire fleet to plug-in electrics. Indeed, the ideal scenario would be to have a fleet of pure EVs. The obstacle we face in doing this is the cost of the conversion and the danger that converting a vehicle will invalidate the warranty from Toyota. I would say therefore that conversion is a goal for the future that we are hoping, and expecting, to achieve. The number of vehicles we convert will depend on the obstacles outlined above.Because of these obstacles, timing and details are thin on the ground. Of course, these things can change very quickly, for example if a partner joined the project to assist with the capital costs of conversion.
It seems London’s most environmentally responsible taxi firm is intent on turning an even brighter shade of green… [Written by: Sami Grover]
First Hybrids, Now Plug-Ins? London Taxi Firm Aims High
The website of UK based EVUK – the Campaign for Real, Long-range Electric Vehicles – recently carried an intriguing report that plug-in hybrid taxis may soon be heading for the streets of London. The report references an article in the Guardian which