Archive - Dec 19, 2004
Taxi fares rise to fight pollution
Submitted by acampbell on Sun, 12/19/2004 - 21:00.
Taxi fares rise to fight pollution
20 December 2004 - London Evening Standard
Taxi fares in the capital are to rise to tackle pollution, the Mayor of London has announced.
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Ken Livingstone said the city's 20,000 taxis have to meet strict emissions standards by 2007 under the terms of his Taxi Emissions Strategy.
A flat rate of 20p will be added to every cab fare from April to pay for the conversion of cabs into cleaner vehicles. The rate will be reviewed after three years, and is over and above the usual cost of living rise.
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ZAP announces orders of $4.98 million for SMART Car
Submitted by acampbell on Sun, 12/19/2004 - 21:00.
ZAP announces orders of $4.98 million for SMART Car
Receives second $2 million purchase for Smart Americanized by ZAP
SANTA ROSA, California (December 20, 2004) - Automotive technology pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP) announced today it has received a second 100-unit wholesale purchase order for the SMART Car, bringing the total in wholesale fleet orders in hand to $4.98 million.
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