The Eternal Cycle: Electric Taxis, Then And NowAs early as 1896, electric taxis were humming through the streets of London, the hummingbirds, as they were affectionately called by the inhabitants, did not smoke and did not leave dung on the asphalt. And they were also quiet.The drivers could pay some dividends to the London Electric Cab Company, owner of most of these taxis. The basic model was from Bersey, with an American Lundell engine, and a patented battery changing system - the batteries slid out in their box with small wheels and a new box with fresh units slid back in. The E.P.S. lead batteries with 170 ampere hours lasted up to 80 kilometres. Of course there were problems, where not, and later gasoline-powered taxis were…01 March 2020 / V. Christian Manz
Electric Vehicle History - It Is Time To Write The TruthWe are now completely involved in a new electric era, it seems to be the definitive attempt for a new environmental way to drive cars, trucks and…14 November 2018
Hummingbird Launches Worlds Lightest Electric Folding BikeHummingbird, the British bicycle manufacturer behind the world’s lightest folding bike, has broken new ground with the launch of an electric…18 July 2018
London Taxis Have To Be ElectricThe most advanced electric black taxis in the world are already on the streets of London so that all new license taxis have to have zero emission…14 February 2018
