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London City Commuting: Why an EV makes sense

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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. Unless that is, you drive an electric vehicle (EV). Why are EVs best for London? Cheaper to run. Congestion Charge. Ultra-Low Emission Zone.

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Arrival and Uber to collaborate on EV for ride-hailing industry; based on Small Vehicle Platform

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Commercial electric vehicle company Arrival is partnering with Uber to develop an affordable, purpose-built electric vehicle (EV) for ride-hailing drivers. Uber has committed to becoming a fully electric mobility platform in London by 2025 and by 2030 across North America and Europe.

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

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This is because of cheaper electricity, lower EV retail prices and higher purchase incentives in France. The taxi and ride-hailing markets are best positioned to go fully electric first. 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

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There are plenty of reasons why electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of motoring both in the UK and around the world. You only have to look to the London Congestion Charge for proof of that. So, what is it, where does it apply, and are electric cars exempt from congestion charge costs? What is the London Congestion Charge?

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BYD sold 68,018 battery-electric buses worldwide 

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As part of the collaboration, BYD will implement Levo’s technology and capital to offer fully financed medium and heavy-duty BYD commercial EVs. BYD was expanding its footprint in the US with a fully electric school bus capable of bidirectional charging.

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Volkswagen says it can profitably sell a self-driving system for €7 an hour

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Since 2018, Volkswagen has been developing its Modular Electric Drive, or MEB, platform for electric vehicles. Compared to a train ticket for a destination that is several hours away, this would make the Level 4 Autonomous vehicle a more affordable option. “How much is the train ticket?

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Electric cars buyers guide

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Are electric cars better for the environment? Fully-electric vehicles produce zero emissions and are far more efficient when it comes to using energy. Plus, you can also make huge savings on the Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charge if you live in London. In a word, yes.