Cab company Addison Lee has pledged it will operate only electric vehicles from 2023. The London firm said it is investing £160 million ($ 219 million) to shift its 4,000-strong fleet to electric. This will involve putting 200 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles on the capital’s roads every month from November. The commitment is the largest single order of electric vehicles made by the UK’s private hire industry, according to Addison Lee. The firm’s chief executive Liam Griffin said: “As the transport provider of choice for many businesses and passengers, we know that we play a critical role in London’s transport network. “Over the years, we have invested in our vehicles and technology to ensure we do all we can to make London a greener place. “We are now going even further, by partnering with Volkswagen to invest in a rapid transition to electric. “In doing so, we can help more businesses …