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Dealing with Petroleum Addiction, British Style

Plugs and Cars

The British Government is attempting to strangle the electric car baby in its London cradle. The Times Online reports the British government's Department for Transport (DfT) has conducted a safety test on the all-electric Reva G-Whiz and found it wanting.

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Time to review congestion charges. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Volvo believes the principal of hybrid cars being exempt from the charge is outdated. Currently, only alternative fuel vehicles are exempt from the London Congestion Charge.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? Prop 87 Missed Opportunity RAVs to Keep Rolling in LA Holiday EVangelism ZEVTech Saving RAVs Holiday EVangelism Who Killed the Electric Car?

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GM teams with Reva to develop electric car

Green Cars News

US car giant GM is to develop and market a small, cheap electric car for the Indian market. The car maker will develop the car in conjunction with Reva, the manufacturer of electric vehicles, best known for its G-Wiz models in the UK.

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