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MAY 30, 2011

Whoever thought that the only elements people need to make more sustainable transport choices are reasonable prices and good information, should think again – because social influence will also play a significant role.

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JUNE 30, 2014

We might be TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk, but let it never be said that we are scared to discuss sustainable transport issues slightly outside of our usual stomping ground. The Green Piece Electric vehicles Editor Pick' After all, this week we’re going to take a look at electric buses; because as the [.].

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FEBRUARY 6, 2013

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) is a public-private organisation, born in 2003, with a vision to help the UK shift to more sustainable transport.

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JULY 6, 2011

Just two weeks after being driven into bankruptcy (see article) it appears there is fresh hope for electric car maker THINK. A Turkey-based sustainable transport group, BD Otomotiv, is said to be in advanced negotiations with the Norwegian court-appointed Trustee of THINK Global to rescue the electric vehicle brand.

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MARCH 31, 2011

The two vehicles are funded as part of a £500,000 sustainable transport improvement plan for Carmarthenshire, paid for by the Welsh Assembly Sustainable Travel Centres funding. Carmarthenshire County Council has become the first council in Wales to take delivery of their electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV models.

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Green Cars News

JULY 30, 2009

Now, in its report, USCAR, which was founded in 1992 with the goal of strengthening the technology base of the US auto industry, found that electric vehicles “cannot compete with hydrogen fuelled vehicles&# for general usage in terms of range and refill time. .

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MAY 5, 2011

Car clubs are driving a reduction in car use, car ownership and motoring costs in Britain a new study concludes.

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

The island’s bus operator Southern Vectis has introduced the ‘Really Green Car Scrappage Scheme’ that will allow residents to swap an old car, scooter, moped or van for a ticket to use their bus network for 12 months. For more information on the The Really Green Car Scrappage Scheme visit www.scrapmymotor.com.

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JUNE 30, 2009

Newly launched, Newcastle based company, Future Transport Systems, FTS, is pioneering the introduction of sustainable transport across the UK having won a number of major contracts to introduce electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure to Britain’s roads.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Television presenter and Camden resident Gail Porter will open Camden Council’s special Green Motor Show where residents and businesses can discover a whole range of eco-friendly vehicles. The Camden Council Green Motor Exposition (GME) will take place at Triton Square Plaza from 10am to 4pm on Thursday 24 September.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

CNPA has said its electric vehicle could reach speeds of 70mph and has a range of 100 miles. David Green, Convener of the CNPA said: “This is a very exciting project for everyone involved. It takes about 10 hours to recharge and can tow a small wind turbine on a trailer for charging in remoter areas.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

The £10 million from Government is added to the £25 million of investment already secured from Tata Motors to aid its subsidiary develop and manufacture electric vehicles in the UK. This loan will strengthen our electric vehicle manufacturing expertise, securing and creating high value engineering jobs in the West Midlands.

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

Leading provider of electric vehicle recharging bays, Elektromotive, has been selected as one of the UK companies to trial the new electric version of the smart fortwo. Its ease of use has already proven popular among electric vehicle drivers, leading to round-the-clock usage and heightening demand for additional installations on UK streets.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Additional funding is provided by the Technology Strategy Board as part of a UK-wide programme involving trials of 340 ultra-low carbon vehicles from several manufacturers. Southern Electric will be responsible for the electricity infrastructure in the research area and is committed to supplying ‘green energy’ to all drivers of the MINI E.*

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JUNE 10, 2009

Leading electrical retailer Comet today launches a pilot scheme that offers customers free charging for electric vehicles. Comet is the first retailer to offer the service to customers, with “Plug & Go” points in its store car park in Purley Way, Croydon. The smart ed is the ultimate urban vehicle – with zero CO?

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