specs for the new British designed as well as engineered variety prolonged electric Metrocab have been revealed. established by Frazer-Nash as well as Ecotive, the new eco London taxi will be trialed in the city this week prior to a roll-out in other major UK cities.
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Fully compliant with London Public Carriage office (PCO) regulations, the cab is powered by two 67bhp electric motors mated with a 1.0-litre petrol variety extender engine as well as generator to assist recharge the batteries on the move. The variety is declared to be over 347 miles on the integrated cycle, as well as an outside charging point likewise provided – which can be utilized via a basic home socket.
The new Metrocab is declared to be over three times more effective than the present crop of London cabs, capable of returning over 75mpg, saving London cabbies approximately £30 – £40 per day. The CO2 output has likewise been reduced by 75 per cent, with emissions of only 50g/km.
Inside, there is seating for as much as seven passengers, with a USB charging socket, panoramic glass roof as well as colour TV screen all provided for their convenience. A multifunction touchscreen display, digital infotainment system, hands free phone, air con as well as air suspension are likewise fitted as standard.
Having been in advancement for over 10 years, the new Metrocab has covered over 600,000 engineering test miles. London cabbies are invited to trial the new cab this week by registering on the internet as well as while a cost tag has not yet been set, Metrocab has revealed there will be no cost premium over the present black cab, which costs around £33,000.