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Congestion charge and electric vehicles: Everything you need to know

Drive Electric

The London Congestion Charge was first introduced in 2003. Green initiatives and eco-friendly living are here to stay, and that very much applies to schemes like the London Congestion Charge given the positive impact it has on the environment. What is the London Congestion Charge? It costs £12.50

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Meet Mr. Internet: Vint Cerf

Cars That Think

arranged a visit to a Semi-Automatic Ground Environment computer center. He weathered years of business turmoil—mergers begun and abandoned, MCI’s acquisition by WorldCom, and finally a declaration of bankruptcy in 2003 and sale to Verizon in 2005. It started with SAGE Cerf came to computers early; his first encounter was in 1958.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

Green Car Congress

Connected vehicle mobility applications provide a connected, data-rich travel environment. GHz frequency band reserved using the Wireless Access in Vehicular Environments (WAVE) protocols defined in the IEEE 1609 standard and its subsidiary parts. In the US, DSRC refers generically to communications on a dedicated 5.9

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Understanding Electric Vans & the London Congestion Charge

Drive Electric

The congestion charging scheme was first introduced in central London in 2003, aiming to reduce the amount of traffic in the capital. Many more Londoners are now compelled to walk or cycle rather than drive, and this can only be a good thing for the environment and pollution levels within our capital. What is the Congestion Charge?

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

With the global recession making drivers think about their wallets and the environment ahead of power and good looks, a green car race has emerged with manufacturers keen to offer more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles than their rivals. The Green Piece Column: Tuesday 27 October. So who is leading the green car race?

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The result is a quiet, controlled environment free of intrusive noises. New York 2009: Mercedes E250 Bluetec concept would get 28/39 city/hwy rating Breaking - Zero Motorcycles unveils the Zero S [w/Video] GM and Segways PUMA live reveal Hyundai to offer plug-in hybrid in U.S. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

ENVI A symbol that represents the first four letters of environment is Chrysler LLCs entrepreneurial in-house organization focused on electric-drive production vehicles and related advanced technologies. Advanced lithium-ion battery chemistry has the capability of meeting consumer demands for performance, driving range and durability.

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