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100 Tesla Model 3 vehicles offered to private hire drivers in London

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The Mayor of London’s Energy Efficiency Fund (MEEF) is providing funds to service provider Breathe for 100 new Tesla Model 3 vehicles. “At They Tesla cars will replace internal combustion engine vehicles, reducing air pollution in London. However, levels of air pollution in London are still too high for many people.

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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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As cities and countries announce bans on diesel and petrol cars to fight air pollution and climate change, the appeal of driving emissions-free vehicles such as electric cars increases. 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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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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Renault Zoe wins RAC Future Car Challenge

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The UK’s most affordable electric car is also its efficiency champion, as the Renault Zoe claimed the title as the Overall Production Car winner at Saturday’s RAC Future Car Challenge. The third annual challenge, covering a 63 mile route between Brighton and London saw a host of electric, hybrid, hydrogen and low emission petrol and [.].

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Shell, Gordon Murray and Osamu Goto to develop new ultra-compact ICE city car

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l/100 km) over the iconic Brighton-London course with a low friction engine lubricant playing a significant part in this figure. Why a petrol car? To address this we are looking at ways to make personal transport as accessible and affordable as possible. The vehicle’s fuel consumption was 97 mpg Imp (81 mpg US, 2.91

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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. Why are EVs best for London? Thankfully, the UK Government has taken the crucial step of banning the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

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Hyundai Offering Free Chargers to EV Buyers, Swelling Industry Incentives

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That makes the $33,550 (before any federal tax credits or state incentives) Kona Electric the most affordable way to take advantage of the deal. While the ChargePoint device is framed as being free, it does require the purchase of a new automobile through the automaker’s captive finance arm Hyundai Capital America.

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