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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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An Interview with Paul Everitt, Chief Executive of SMMT

Green Cars News

It will address a wide range of issues including government policy and legislation, R&D, technical regulations as well as development of the market, supporting infrastructure and consumer incentives. Tags: Interviews smmt Paul Everitt. It will also work closely with the newly-formed Office for Low Emission Vehicles.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission , which regulates interstate transmission of electricity, is on board with the idea. are looking for opportunities, there is also strong suspicion that others are trying to preserve their vested interests and slow the pace of change in Brussels, the main driver of European climate regulation.

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