METROCAB AND COMCAB TEAM UP TO OFFER PROMOTIONAL ZERO-FARE ZERO-EMISSION RIDES IN CENTRAL LONDON

February 23, 2015 by Metrocab

◾Partnership between Metrocab and ComCab marked with promotional short film offering passengers free rides in central London

◾Metrocab is the first Range-Extended Electric taxi to be licensed in any metropolitan area in the world

◾First fleet of pilot Metrocabs now being trialled in London by ComCab

Mytchett, Surrey, 24 February 2015 – Frazer-Nash Research Ltd and Ecotive Ltd, the makers of the all-new Metrocab, are proud to confirm that the Metrocab is now operating, in association with ComCab, with a small fleet on a trial basis in London.

To mark the partnership, Metrocab has commissioned a short film to record passengers' reactions to the new zero-emissions-capable taxi. The short promotional feature will be filmed in central London this week, with passengers that are willing to take part being given their journey free of charge.

Karl Maresch from ComCab said: 'We're very proud to be partnering with Metrocab on this pilot fleet of these superb Range-Extended Electric taxis. It could revolutionise our business, with the cost savings being very significant. I'm really looking forward to seeing the short film, and finding out what our passengers think of the all-new Metrocab. Zero-emissions and zero fares – what an offer!'

Gordon Dixon, Regional Operations Director for Metrocab, said: 'We have been developing the new Metrocab for 10 years now, with over a million miles of powertrain testing completed. I'm so proud that it has been licensed by Transport for London to operate on a trial basis as a London Hackney Carriage. With its cost savings for the drivers, smooth air-suspended ride and unrivalled panoramic glass roof views of the city for passengers and its zero-emissions capability benefitting the environment, truly every body wins.'

The Metrocab has been shortlisted for the London Transport Awards 2015 in the Taxi & Private Hire Innovator of the Year category, with the winners being announced in March.

About the all-new Metrocab:

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The purpose-built all-new Range-Extended Electric (REE) Metrocab taxi represents the cutting edge of green transportation technology. The vehicle incorporates the latest technology for comfort, performance and safety, providing unrivalled efficiency and economy with significantly reduced daily operation and maintenance costs together with customer benefits including full disabled accessibility, panoramic roof for views of the city, increased luggage space and unrivalled comfort for up to seven passengers.

The taxi is driven by two electric motors, range extended with a 1-litre petrol engine coupled with a generator to recharge the battery pack (which takes as little as 10 minutes while driving). Charging is also available via any mains electric outlet providing even lower fuel consumption.

Developed by Surrey-based Frazer-Nash Research and Ecotive, this unique powertrain system offers ultra-low emissions and a zero emissions mode, improved air quality, reduced noise pollution, and economic benefits including tax incentives and grants. www.newmetrocab.com

Metrocab key features:

◾98 MPG on the ECE101 Cycle and over three times more fuel efficient than comparable current London taxi

◾75% less CO2 than comparable current London taxi

◾New Metrocab <50g/km CO2

◾>560km combined range

◾Significantly lower running costs, typically saving a London cabbie £20 – 40 per day

◾Zero-emissions mode and home charging via standard mains outlet

◾Evolutionary design, sympathetic to iconic London taxi silhouette

◾>10 years in development and over a million engineering test kilometres

◾Six passenger seats (plus optional seventh passenger seat in the front)

◾Fully compliant with London Taxi Private Hire (LTPH)regulations