Shocking news for the black London cab

In 2009, the TX4E will join its diesel counterparts on the roads of London.Black cab maker Manganese Bronze will work with British commercial electric vehicle maker Smith Electric Vehicles to develop the TX4E, which is said to have a range of 100 miles and top speed of 50mph. It will use lithium ion batteries and, claims Manganese Bronze, will cost around 4p per mile to run. Pricing is yet to be