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Volkswagen Passat GTE plug-in now on sale from £36,525

Drive EV

A winner in the Large Family Car class in the recent Next Green Car Awards even before its showroom debut here, the new Passat GTE is now available – starting at £36,525 (RRP OTR), excluding Government Plug-In Car Grant of £2,500.

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Can the UK lead the green car charge? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

So is Britain really in a position to be a green car leader? Many of the manufacturers with bases in the UK are already investing in new technologies and focusing on the development of green cars. Tags: MINI Nissan The Green Piece Toyota Vauxhall. The argument for the UK…. Faye Sunderland.

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How is Europe supporting electric vehicles? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Last week (see article) we looked at the commitments made by Japan, China and the USA to support an electric vehicle revolution after the Nikkei reported that Japan could be left behind its rivals (see article). However, Europe was not even mentioned by the business daily – so the question remains; is our own continent [.].

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California creates new vehicle category

Green Cars News

Yesterday we told you about the California Air Resources Board granting approval to the Advanced Clean Cars package (see article) – and now we can bring you news about a new vehicle category that has been created as part of the regulation.

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5 Best Electric Car Insurance Tips for Millennials

Clean Fleet Report

This article may contain affiliate links. Millennials, those born from 1981 to 1996, are amongst the top buyers of electric cars in the world. Now, for your peace of mind, there is one more thing that you should have–electric car insurance. The likelihood of filing a claim is minimal, so the insurer might grant you a discount.

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Will Obama’s billions jumpstart the electric car? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I

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Cautious welcome for scrappage extension

Green Cars News

Since the announcement that the car scrappage scheme in the UK will be extended (see article ) a host of important industry names have been having their say on the plans, with a cautious but generally positive welcome for the proposals. Tags: Green cars Latest news. Here at TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk