BECIStrategy
BECI will be implemented in phases. The first phase would be to set up BECI stations in central London where most of the taxi traffic is and start with a small batch of vehicles. We plan to locate our initial batch of BECI stations near larger taxi ranks, where we will have a greater impact on reducing pollution. BECI capable vehicles will have labels to uniquely identify them and to promote the idea. When we have a stable user base, we will develop an extensive network of BECI stations in London and increase the number of BECI vehicles. Once we find that our model is sustaining, we plan to expand the service to other parts of the UK and consider implementing the system to other types of vehicles such as buses or private cars.
Map showing the main operating area of Taxis, a 6 mile radius of Charing Cross Station
In order for BECI to work, we need vehicles that are compatible with the system. That requires us to cooperate with battery and car companies. The company responsible for production of the London Taxis have intentions to make an electric version of the London taxi which would be ideal for us. When we have developed a reputation of providing a fast and reliable service of supplying batteries at an affordable price, other companies will be convinced to support our cause.
We will work with power companies to charge batteries at predicable times when demand is the lowest. This will reduce the cost of charging the batteries and the pollution produced. In order to make BECI vehicles truly green, we ideally intend to source our power from environmentally friendly sources slowly phase out polluting sources. The key to saving money in this scheme is to build it into a large scale initiative. When we can save money and reduce our operating costs the service can be offered at a lower cost to the consumers.