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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

Plugs and Cars

Thanks in large part to Mayor "Red Ken" Livingstone, who enacted London's much criticized congestion charge policy in 2003. ZAP , maker of the 3 wheeled Xebra, "has passed Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) inspection, allowing it to be driven on roads in the United Kingdom," according to recent news reports.

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Toshiba To Begin Mass-Producing Portable Direct Methanol Fuel Cells in 2009

Green Car Congress

Although production will initially focus on external fuel cells for recharging, the company plans to commercialize mobile handsets and PCs with built-in fuel cells by the end of fiscal 2009. DMFC battery chargers are portable power sources used to recharge battery-powered devices instead of plugging them into the wall.

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TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk interviews Elektromotive

Green Cars News

Founded in 2003, Elektromotive are a leading provider of electric vehicle charging points. Based in the City of Brighton and Hove, UK, Elektomotive consist of a small team dedicated to designing and installing cutting edge technology for recharging electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

“He has a lot of credits to his name, including recommending the double-paned windows on New York’s Empire State Building. He was pontificating on an all-electric composite Hypercar using rechargeable batteries back in 2000. We update you with EV news monthly. He’s been way ahead of his time.” Sign up for our newsletter.

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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Founded in 2003, Silicon Valley based Tesla Motors is currently the only car manufacturer in the US or Europe manufacturing and selling highway capable electric vehicles in serial production. Tags: Electric cars Latest news NICE Car Company Tata Tesla Motors The Green Piece axiam mega BYD Auto Fisker green piece Tesla Roadster.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Heres our three-paragaph summary and a link to the first of several postings on the subject at CalCars-News : July 2007 EPRI-NRDC Definitive Study: PHEVs Will Reduce Emissions If Broadly Adopted The EPRI-NRDC studies finally give an environmental stamp of approval to PHEVs. See CalCars-News Archive for updates.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Español HD Mobile Engadget Engadget Engadget Web Images Video News Local RSS Feed Contact us Tip us on news! Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this.