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Coltura: Supreme Court precedent means states can require all new vehicles sold be electric

Green Car Congress

Metz and Janelle London finds that state vehicle electrification mandates can withstand legal challenges based on federal preemption if they are based solely on reasons for transitioning to electric vehicles that are within the state's authority. Passage of these bills could create a seismic shift in the US auto market.

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London Overhauling Congestion Charge Scheme

Green Car Congress

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, outlined plans for a number of changes to the Congestion Charge scheme next year. These measures would sit alongside the proposed removal of the Western Extension of the Zone ( earlier post ) and a range of mitigation measures, and would all be introduced by December 2010 subject to legal processes.

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NYC’s curbside EV chargers see 72% utilization rate – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

It’s becoming increasingly clear that the solution to the Plight of the Drivewayless (those poor souls who can’t install EV chargers at their homes) is simply lots of curbside chargers (see London and Oslo ). Operator FLO claims that they achieved a 99.9% uptime rate in 2024.

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Area of interest sports-car maker Caterham bets on untouched EV as combustion engine bans loom

Baua Electric

The NCAP requirements aren’t legally binding. The corporate has lately expanded its manufacturing unit within the the city of Caterham 30 km south of London that builds the Seven to unclouded an form backlog, however it’s taking a look to assemble the Challenge V vehicle in other places both within the U.Ok.

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Schaeffler shows micro-mobility bio-hybrid concept; 4-wheel pedelec with roof

Green Car Congress

Automotive supplier Schaeffler introduced a new micro-mobility concept during the “auto motor und sport” conference. Cities such as London, Paris and Singapore are already investing hundreds of millions in the development of cycle tracks. This study shows how the company envisages a solution for urban individual forms of mobility.

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London congestion charge set to increase

Green Cars News

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced plans to make the Congestion Charge ‘fairer and easier’ as he announces a number of changes to the scheme set to be introduced next year. Once introduced, drivers registering for CC Auto Pay can rest assured they’ll never receive a penalty charge again. .

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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 small, 45mph zero-emission vehicles have found a ready market in London - 850 sold so far - where electrics are exempt from the stiff daily congestion charge for driving in central London.

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