Greener Black Cabs to Coast Oslo's Streets as Export Deal Signed

Manufacturer signs export deal with Norway’s Autoindustri
LEVC taxis will also be exported from U.K. to Amsterdam

A passenger door sits open on the new TX electric black taxi, manufactured by the London EV Co., during its unveiling in London, U.K., on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. The TX retains key elements of the classic black cab model, including doors that open to 90 degree angles and will be powered by a battery and a small gasoline generator, known as a range extender.London Taxi Co. was renamed London EV Co. to reflect the 325 million-pound ($419 million) electrification investment by Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.Photographer: Bloomberg/Bloomberg

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By Jess Shankleman

December 21, 2017 at 10:56 AM UTC

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An electric version of London’s iconic black cab will start appearing on the streets of Oslo from February after its manufacturer signed a deal to start exporting the taxis to Norway.

It’s the second European export deal for London EV Co., which produces the TX eCity black cab at a facility near Coventry in England, and is owned by China’s Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.