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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

Green Car Congress

The sooner Uber and taxis go 100% electric, the sooner citizens will enjoy cleaner air and quieter neighbourhoods, the planet will have less climate-wrecking emissions and drivers will earn more money. In London, the largest market for ride-hailing services in Europe, there were 88,000 active Uber-type drivers in 2018.

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Congestion charge and electric vehicles: Everything you need to know

Drive Electric

You only have to look to the London Congestion Charge for proof of that. What is the London Congestion Charge? The London Congestion Charge was first introduced in 2003. It applies to most vehicles entering central London and is clearly signposted by a large letter ‘C’ within a red circle.

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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

Green Car Congress

They not only afford us some of the cheapest energy we can produce but also a route to the low-carbon power necessary to achieving global decarbonization targets. However, wind and solar generation is location specific, and it is not as simple as transmitting wind power from Scotland to power homes in London. Earlier post.).

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Road-legal Fuel Cell Black Cabs make first appearance on London’s roads

Green Car Congress

Fuel Cell Black Cabs are on the roads of London for the first time since being awarded Road Legal status by the UK Vehicle Certification Authority (VCA). Affordable and low polluting cabs are within our grasp and I urge manufacturers to accelerate efforts to produce them. —Boris Johnson, Mayor of London. Earlier post.).

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London City Commuting: Why an EV makes sense

Drive Electric

It almost seems as though London is against us mere motorists. With some great transport links to take advantage of, having a car in London isn’t always necessary or practical. Why are EVs best for London? Soon enough, you’ll only be able to buy a new EV in London, or anywhere else in the country for that matter.

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

Just accounting for miles driven , however, BEVs cars and trucks appear cleaner than ICE equivalents nearly everywhere in the U.S. In states (or countries ) with a high proportion of coal-generated electricity, the miles needed to break-even climb more. Even a few US cities it might be livable without a car.

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Insight the top hybrid performer

Green Cars News

Honda Insight customers also have the benefit of high residual values of 44 per cent as well as exemption from the London Congestion Charge. Meanwhile company car drivers and businesses can also capitalise on low benefit-in-kind tax and reduced national insurance payments.

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