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UK Govt identifies first 9 electric drive vehicles eligible for grants of up to 5K

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The first nine electric drive cars to become eligible for the Plug-in Car Grant of up to £5,000 (US$7,900) in the UK are: Mitsubishi iMiEV; smart fortwo electric drive; Peugeot iON; Citroen CZero; Nissan Leaf; Tata Vista EV; Toyota Prius Plug-in; Vauxhall Ampera and Chevrolet Volt. More will follow next year.

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UK Government Announces £5,000 Grants Towards Purchase of Electric Drive Vehicles and First Plugged-in Places

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The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed details of the financial incentives that will be made available to buyers of electric cars from January 2011. Total funding of £230 million (US$351 million) is available throughout the scheme. Qualifying criteria for the Plug-in Car Grant. Area Criterion. Vehicle type.

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Electric car chargers to be required in all new house and office builds in England

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All chargers installed will additionally have to be ‘smart’ – allowing owners to tell their cars when to charge and up to what percentage, with the option of recharging only during times when energy demand is generally lower. The UK would be the first country in the world to adopt such legislation, if it goes ahead.

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Millbrook joins APC-funded consortium to develop fuel cell range-extended electric LCVs

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million) grant from the UK’s Advanced Propulsion Centre ( APC ) for the £12.7-million The light commercial vehicle systems developed during this programme will offer operational advantages through increased access to restricted emission zones combined with faster refueling times than battery pack recharging alternatives. million ($9.3-million)

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