Octopus Energy and Gett have joined forces to provide convenient electric vehicle charging for more than 4,000 London black cabs

An energy company will charge a fleet of electric taxis wirelessly

A total of 10 modified electric taxis will be trialled under the scheme, in which drivers will transport members of the public in real-world tests for a six-month period in Nottingham

Companies set to benefit include Ford Technologies, BMW Motorsport, Jaguar Land Rover and the London Electric Vehicle Company, manufacturer of electric taxis

Air Quality Grant will finance innovative projects that encourage cleaner transport and reduce harmful emissions outside schools

A total of 10 taxis will be fitted with wireless charging hardware for taxi rank-based charging, with the city council providing the vehicles to drivers rent free

A further 10 chargers are due to be installed to be used by zero-emission capable taxis and small freight vehicles

Charging plates will be installed in areas where taxis are parked

The city council has launched the ‘Go Electric Taxi’ scheme, which is funded by the Office of Low Emission Vehicles

Transport for London has worked with suppliers over the last six months to install 100 rapid charge points