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Uber passes 1-billion ride mark

Green Car Congress

A £5 London uberX ride on Christmas Eve from London Fields, Hackney to Hoxton in a blue Honda Insight Hybrid was the billionth Uber trip. Uber also made a donation to Hackney Pirates—a charity serving the neighborhood where the billionth trip started.

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Zipcar Launches Car Sharing Club with Hybrids, PHEV and EV in London

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Car-sharing operator Zipcar and the Westminster City Council in London have launched a new car sharing club fleet that will initially include 20 hybrid vehicles and will offer members access to the country’s first all-electric car club vehicle, a Citroen c1.

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ZipCar rides into London

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Motorists will also be able to drive a plug-in version of the Toyota Prius, as well as the Honda Insight Hybrid. Tags: Green cars Latest news car sharing car sharing clubs car sharing in London hybrid car sharing ZipCar.

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Insight the top hybrid performer

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During its first month of sales, the Honda Insight has outsold its competitors in the hybrid market. Since going on sale in the UK, 229 Insight models have been sold ahead of its nearest rival the Toyota Prius at 198 units. The Insight 1.3-litre Move over Toyota Prius - there’s a new green car leader in town.

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Time to review congestion charges. The Green Piece

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A scheme that involves the public dipping into their pockets every day is rarely greeted with enthusiasm, but the success of the London Congestion Charge has silenced most of its critics. Currently, only alternative fuel vehicles are exempt from the London Congestion Charge. Is the congestion charge unfair?

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Toyota Prius named WhatGreenCar of the Year

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The new Prius was chosen from a short-list of 10 green car finalists which were test-driven at Imperial College, London, by six of the UK’s leading green transport and environmental experts. The title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009 has been awarded to the ‘next generation’ Toyota Prius, due to be launched in the UK on 1 st August 2009.

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Gail Porter to launch Green Motor Expo

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The event, backed by Transport for London (TfL) is also supported by Revolve, an independent sustainable transport consultancy with a track record of producing high profile green transport events such as the annual Eco-Rally. Test drives will also be available for visitors who pre-register though the Green Motor Expo website.

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