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Driving ambition: Why Twiggy has painted a fleet of London taxis green

Hans van Leeuwen

London | “Do I look like the chauffeur?,” says Australia’s richest man, holding open the door of a London taxi.

Fortescue boss Andrew Forrest is standing in front of what is in most respects a classic cab, except for two things: it is electric; and it is painted green and emblazoned with the Fortescue Future Industries logo.

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Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com

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