Black cab goes green: Why the London Taxi Company is rebranding as LEVC

Michael Holder
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Chinese-owned company aims to move beyond black cabs as it sets sights on wider global electric vehicle market

As of today the London Taxi Company (LTC) is no more. The company, which is wholly owned by Chinese firm Geely, is now the LEVC, or London Electric Vehicle Company. The change of nameplate is the most...

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