Plugs and Cars
NOVEMBER 22, 2007
Thanks in large part to Mayor "Red Ken" Livingstone, who enacted London's much criticized congestion charge policy in 2003. India's Reva was first into the market with the G-Wiz. To facilitate these EVs, Charging stations are being put in place by local councils, making even short range electric cars viable for commuters.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
0 g/km for EV. Max 75 g/km for PHEV. Existing electric cars, such as the G-Wiz—the most popular consumer electric car on UK streets—and the MEGA e-City will not be eligible because they do not go fast enough. Qualifying criteria for the Plug-in Car Grant. Area Criterion. Vehicle type. cars only). CO 2 Emissions.
Green Cars News
JULY 28, 2009
Having already adjusted its road tax system to penalise the heaviest polluters and introduced congestion charges; the Government created a vehicle scrappage scheme earlier this year meant to help more motorists make green choices while boosting the automotive sector. Now it seems that its efforts have been rewarded.
Revenge of the Electric Car
FEBRUARY 23, 2010
Plug-in hybrids differ from hybrids on the road today in that they can go longer distances on battery power and can be recharged via electrical outlets. The Whip is a two-seater that can travel at a top speed of 35 mph for 40 miles per charge; it sells for around $19,000. The top speed of the Revai, sold as the G-Wiz in the U.K.,
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Home Business Industry Sectors Engineering MY PROFILE SHOP JOBS PROPERTY CLASSIFIEDS From The Sunday Times April 19, 2009 Slow start for charge of the electric cars Ray Hutton Electric cars need a boost. Some £20mwill help establish a network of charging points in cities and other areasof dense traffic. to charge overnight.
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