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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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Ford’s Go!Drive car sharing on-demand experiment in London entering beta phase

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The target is to have more than 2,000 Londoners in the program. It is also about Ford having access to new user groups, particularly young Gen Ys who live or work in London and who would not typically own a car. That’s helping us get of the softer part of the data, helps us understand the choice between petrol and electric.

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Gordon Murray T.27 EV overall winner of 2nd annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge

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Overall winner of the second annual Brighton to London RAC (Royal Automotive Club) Future Car Challenge on 5 November was former Formula 1 designer Gordon Murray and his T.27 The event, which was inaugurated last year, challenges entrants to use the least amount of energy driving the 60-mile route. 27 electric vehicle. Earlier post.).

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Nissan LEAF plays ‘Taxi’ for London folks

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A fleet of Nissan LEAF models assumed the role of London taxis last weekend, providing free taxi rides for many London residents and visitors to the capital. The stunt aimed to highlight how the fully-electric ‘taxi’ was six times cheaper to fuel than a conventional petrol-powered car.

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The environmental impact of electric cars

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That’s why the UK Government has banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030. This is cleaner and better for the environment than producing petrol and diesel. Indeed, we helped last-mile delivery service Gnewt ensure their fleet remained 100% electric so they could continue to be a zero tailpipe mission operation.

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UK EV startup develops prototype for riderless electric bike

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A crowdfunded London-based EV startup, Sparky Automotive , says it has developed a prototype for a riderless electric bike. With a 32 kWh pack, it offered a driving range of around 160 miles (250km). Their initial prototype was a traditional 3-door hatchback glider with an electric powertrain added.

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What does WLTP mean? A Beginner’s Guide to EV Terminology

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HEVs are cars that have both a traditional petrol/diesel engine, as well as an electric motor powered by a battery. The technical name for engines that use traditional fuel (petrol/diesel) to create power. An ever-growing radius of central London. ICE : Internal Combustion Engine. with a gross weight of no more than 3.5

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