Remove Charging Remove London Remove Petrol Remove Recharge
article thumbnail

Shell Turning London Petrol Station Into EV Hub

CleanTechnica EVs

As many now know, Shell bought a major EV charging company, New Motion, in October 2017, and then also bought Greenlots in January 2019. Shell is continuing its transition into cleantech. True, it is only inches into the transition at this point, but each step (or inch) is interesting and seems worth highlighting.

Petrol 145
article thumbnail

London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

Green Car Congress

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

London 246
article thumbnail

Londoners gogoing electric

Green Cars News

The company, which offers short-term rentals of the all-electric Mega e-City from its base in Brixton, says that the petrol and diesel price hikes during the summer, and the government fuel duty increase in September, have made people look again at the cost of motoring by traditional means. For more information visit www.gogo-electric.co.uk.

London 36
article thumbnail

UK TSB Awards £25M to Eight Low-Carbon Vehicle Demonstration Projects; Focus On Electric Vehicles

Green Car Congress

Today’s announcement signals our intent to reduce our dependence on petrol- and diesel-based engines, and determine the best practical alternatives. are delivering charging points for the trial with assistance from the city councils of Birmingham and Coventry. London South East Bid. Low Carbon doesn’t mean low performance.

Carbon 150
article thumbnail

Aixam Mega welcome electric car plan

Green Cars News

London Mayor Boris Johnson’s recently announced Electric Vehicle Delivery Plan is a highly positive step towards kick-starting the large-scale adoption of electric vehicles and boosting consumer confidence, according to electric quadricycle manufacturer and distributor Aixam Mega. The average journey in London is just four miles.

article thumbnail

electric smart ready for production

Green Cars News

Featuring a lithium-ion battery the second generation smart electric drive’s power source will have a longer range, boast a shorter charging time and will give improved performance. This means you can plug it directly into any UK mains 3 pin plug socket and it will happily recharge. It has an electronically limited top speed of 60 mph.

article thumbnail

Interview with Dr. Wolfgang Schneider, Ford of Europe

Green Cars News

Ecoboost is a petrol engine technology that gets more out of the same engine. Ford will be at the forefront of the movement, however unlike some manufacturers we don’t charge high prices for our vehicles so we have to consider our customers. Q: EcoBoost is a new petrol engine platform, can you tell us more? litre and 2.0

Ford 39