China's Geely makes inroads into Japanese electric taxi market

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TOKYO: Chinese automaker Geely's subsidiary London EV Company (LEVC) brought the electric version of its iconic black cabs to Tokyo on Friday (Jan 10), aiming to help promote green public transportation in Japan.

According to LEVC's introduction, the latest TX model is powered by an electric engine and has a total range of about 600 km. Of these, more than 100 km are actually covered electrically, for the remainder of the range, an internal combustion engine recharges the battery.

The front passenger seat of the vehicle is used as luggage compartment, while the rear seat can accommodate up to five passengers. Meanwhile, its high accessibility are convenient for passengers using wheelchairs. According to LEVC, equipped with wifi and charging port, the vehicle can also be used in high-end business reception and welfare.

 

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