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Election 2019: Coalition calls for certainty over Plug-In Grant support

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Over twenty automotive, environmental, EV charging and fleet organisations have joined forces with the British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA) to encourage continued support of the Plug-in Car and Van Grants.

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Ford Transit plug-in series hybrid van makes it debut in UK; 1.0L EcoBoost range extender

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Ford’s new plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) Transit Custom van ( earlier post ) made its debut at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle 2017 event in Millbrook, UK. million) grant from the UK Government-funded Advanced Propulsion Centre. liter gasoline engine as a range extender. million (US$6.1-million)

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Audi launching plug-in hybrid versions of Q5, A6, A7 and A8 at Geneva show; 25 miles AER in WLTP

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Audi is presenting plug-in hybrid variants of the models A8, A7 Sportback, A6 and Q5 with an electric range of more than 40 kilometers (25 miles) in the WLTP cycle at the Geneva Motor Show. The new plug-in hybrid models will be available for order during the course of the year 2019. It stores 14.1 It stores 14.1

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Ford running 12-month trial of 20 plug-in hybrid Transit Custom vans in London

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The project, supported by Transport for London, features a 12-month trial of 20 new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom vans that reduce local emissions by running solely on electric power for the majority of city trips such as deliveries or maintenance work. million) grant from the Advanced Propulsion Centre. million (US$5.8-million)

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NY governor announces $3M for municipalities to purchase zero-emissions vehicles and infrastructure

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The rebates and grants are administered by the State Department of Environmental Conservation and supported by the state’s Environmental Protection Fund. Plug-in hybrid, all-electric, or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with a 10- to 50-mile electric range are eligible for rebates of $2,500. ZEV Infrastructure Grants: $2,500,000.

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JATO Dynamics: 17% of new passenger car registrations in Europe in April were electrified

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million units in April 2019 to 292,600 vehicles in April 2020, according to JATO Dynamics. For instance, in Scandinavia, citizens were granted more freedom of movement, thus registrations fell by 37%, the lowest decrease. Registrations of SUV in April totalled 109,500 units, 78% less than April 2019. Volume fell from 1.34

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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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