London leaps aboard electric bus revolution

Will Nichols
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Two Chinese-made zero-emission buses go on trial on central routes with more expected in 2016

Two electric buses have hit the streets of London as part of a trial to see if the technology is suitable for shorter routes around the capital. The 12-metre single deck buses will service Victoria,...

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