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Gordon Murray T.27 EV overall winner of 2nd annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge

Green Car Congress

Overall winner of the second annual Brighton to London RAC (Royal Automotive Club) Future Car Challenge on 5 November was former Formula 1 designer Gordon Murray and his T.27 The event, which was inaugurated last year, challenges entrants to use the least amount of energy driving the 60-mile route. 27 electric vehicle. 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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Peugeot E-Expert walk around and first drive

Drive Electric

According to the WLTP rating this van can travel 211 miles per charge, however at DriveElectric we also do our own ‘real-world’ range testing and we estimate 170 miles per charge to be a more realistic figure. BMW 330e PHEV. At DriveElectric we’ve got an order for the 75kWh option which gives you more range.

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BMW and UC Davis Partner on MINI E Study

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BMW of North America and the University of California at Davis (UC Davis) are partnering on a year-long field study to determine the viability of electric vehicles. We are pleased as a public university to be partnering with BMW to find solutions to our urgent public problems of transportation energy supply and environmental impacts. —Dr.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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We always seem to hear that one coming from a mile away. Exclusive rights are granted to Harman Becker to manufacture the latest technology solutions for the worldwide vehicle OEM market. Alternatively, may we suggest the sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck? a key Randy C.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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Grants of between £2,000 and £5,000 will be available toordinary motorists to encourage them to buy electric or otherultra-low-carbon cars. The grants will not be available until 2011 and the detail of how they will beallocated and which cars will qualify has still to be worked out. Car buyers were less enthusiastic.