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Sales of EVs in UK Plummeted 90% in 2009 Compared to Peak in 2007

Green Car Congress

Nearly half of the electric vehicles sold last year were the tiny G-Wiz car. The huge fall is a blow to UK efforts to meet tough carbon emission cut targets in a decade, and comes just months before the government introduces a subsidy of up to £5,000 off new electric cars.

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

Green Car Congress

Once it has been in place for 12 months, there will be a review to assess whether any changes need to be made. Any changes to the scheme as a result of this review would be implemented from April 2012. 0 g/km for EV. 0 g/km for EV. Max 75 g/km for PHEV. Qualifying criteria for the Plug-in Car Grant. Vehicle type.

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Dealing with Petroleum Addiction, British Style

Plugs and Cars

The Times Online reports the British government's Department for Transport (DfT) has conducted a safety test on the all-electric Reva G-Whiz and found it wanting. Concerned with the results, the DfT took the unusual step of releasing its finding early and is "urgently seeking a review of the European regulations covering the sale of the cars."

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Time to review congestion charges. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

However, Volvo Car UK recently issued a Press release challenging the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the basis of charging for the London congestion charging zone. we believe the congestion charge needs to be reviewed and updated. Is the congestion charge unfair? Our verdict…. Here at TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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Citroen C1 ev’ie road test

Green Cars News

There’s a lot of scepticism about electric cars, not helped by the fact that the most commonplace model in the UK is the GoinGreen G-Wiz – which is less an electric car, more of a quadricylcing accident waiting to happen. Read the full Citroen C1 ev’ie road test. RoadTestReports.co.uk

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th!

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

What isclear is that the full £5,000 will not be available for a £8,000 G-Wiz or a£15,000 Smart EV. The G-Wiz, made in India, now offers a lithium-ion battery option that extendsits driving range from 48 to 75 miles – but doubles the price. 1 Newcastle The 10 dumbest money savings tips - no.