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LEVC presents TX Shuttle as electrified mobility offering

London taxi maker LEVC has shown a shuttle-style reworking of its TX electrified cab at the Frankfurt motor show.  Called the TX Shuttle, the new model uses the same 1.5-litre petrol engine and 147bhp electric motor as the TX for an electric-only range of 80 miles and overall range of 377 miles.  The company says it “sees major demand in Europe for shuttle versions of the TX taxi”, and has adapted the vehicle to suit airport transfer services and minicab firms. The model’s six-seat interior receives minimal visual alterations over the standard model, but gains charging points, on-board Wi-Fi and a panoramic roof. LEVC says mobility and shuttle services have “the opportunity to specify the taxi to suit their own unique needs”, suggesting firms like Uber and Lyft could adopt the new model.  The launch comes as LEVC targets increased sales across Europe. In July, the Coventry-based firm celebrated the completion of its 2500th TX taxi, but aims to rapidly ramp up production figures by exporting 70% of its cars before 2022.  The firm has already sold TX models in Norway, Sweden, Hong Kong and Malaysia, but claims to have identified sales opportunities in Denmark, France and Germany, where the TX has recently been selected to front a new mobility service in the city of Offenbach.  CEO Joerg Hoffman said: “The time is right for a new green mobility provider, cities are faced with ever-growing populations and the challenge of air quality. With our zero emission TX Taxi, TX Shuttle and LCV, we can change the way people and goods are moved around an urban area. “Our overall growth strategy is supported by export sales into new markets together with a new range of products. Our goal is to be the leading European green commercial mobility solution provider and I have every confidence we will achieve that ambition.” Future developments include the potential roll-out of self-charging technology, currently undergoing feasibility studies at the University of Duisenberg-Essen, and the launch of the firm’s new LCV
Origin: LEVC presents TX Shuttle as electrified mobility offering

LEVC produces 2500th TX

LEVC produces 2,500th TX The TX now makes up one in ten black cabs in London The 2,500th LEVC TX has rolled off production lines in Coventry, and the popular electric taxi now makes up 10% of London’s black cab market. Around 2,000 of the total TX figure are operated in the capital. Although also available in 19 other cities across the UK – including Birmingham, Coventry, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Manchester – London was the TX’s launch city and the home of the iconic black cab. LEVC has sold TX models overseas too, including countries such as Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. LEVC calculates that the range-extended 2,500 cabs have already prevented 6,800 tonnes of CO2 emissions, and NOx emissions are cut by 99.5% compared to its diesel-powered predecessor. The TX has transported 13 million passengers more than 21 million miles since launch in January 2018. With an electric-only range on a single charge of 80 miles, and a small petrol engine acting as an on-board generator, the TX has saved 850,000 litres of fuel from being used, and saved cabbies £3.85 million in total – around £100 per week for each driver compared to those running the old diesel cab.
Origin: LEVC produces 2500th TX

LEVC reveals new LCV

LEVC reveals new LCV The range extended van uses TX technology LEVC has shown off its new LCV, with the van based on the same powertrain technology as the TX range-extended black cab already on sale. Targeting urban drivers, the medium-sized van has a range of 80 miles on a single charge, increased to 377 miles (combined) when the engine is used to charge the battery on the go. LEVC has designed the LCV not just as a ‘last-mile’ delivery van, but a ‘distribution-to-door’ vehicle, thay can link out of town depots and city centres. Drivers can use the range extender on open roads, and switch to EV mode when in built up areas. It’s a market that is currently dominated by diesel vans, with only Nissan’s e-NV200 pure-EV any real electric challenger currently. More pure-EV vans are on their way, but LEVC is the only one offering a range-extended EV, which will appeal to a number of drivers and fleets. Further details will be announced closer to launch, but like its TX taxi, LEC is targeting low total cost of ownership figures.
Origin: LEVC reveals new LCV