Green Cars News

AUGUST 5, 2009

London Mayor Boris Johnson and Transport for London (TfL) is set to review the London Congestion Charge following complaints that the current system for exemptions to the charge is unfair. Transport for London will report their recommendations by the end of the year. per day.

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

It can charge at up to 100kW using a public rapid charger, where an 0-80% charge will take around 30 minutes. Using the vehicle’s 7.4kW onboard charger, charging at home using a wall box takes 7.5 hours for a 0-100% charge. As well as being more practical, the Citroen e-Berlingo is also more affordable than many EVs.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

That makes the $33,550 (before any federal tax credits or state incentives) Kona Electric the most affordable way to take advantage of the deal. Additionally, the fear of running out of battery energy without access to a charger is perpetuated by the lack of a universal charging infrastructure. or from a free-trade agreement partner.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 9, 2019

London's new pollution charge on older vehicles makes it really expensive to drive older cars into the city. We had a first chance to drive the new 2020 Kia Soul EV. And our latest Twitter poll asks what GM should do with the Volt name now that it no longer produces the car. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

Calder spoke from the UTAC vehicle test centre in Millbrook, a village north of London, where the hydrogen-powered vehicle quietly navigated dusty sharp bends and other obstacles. Greenpeace UK’s senior transport campaigner, Paul Morozzo, called on the next government to reinstate the 2030 ban and increase tax on polluting vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2011

However, while interest in electric vehicles is growing, with 69% of respondents willing to consider an EV today, current market offerings generally fall far short of consumers’ expectations for driving range, charging time, and purchase price. Range, price and charging concerns need to be addressed.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2017

Another element in the plan includes possible civil and criminal charges against manufacturers implementing emissions defeat devices, with fines of up to £50,000 (US$65,000) per instance. This includes investing nearly £100m in the UK’s charging infrastructure and funding the Plug In Car and Plug In Van Grant Schemes.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We've got further to go to get the charging infrastructure in place," the PM said, adding that the 2035 deadline was congruent with both the European Union and California. "I also think, at least for now, it should be you that makes that choice, not the government forcing you to do it. Because the upfront cost is high. Meanwhile, U.K.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 14, 2022

Oft-overlooked in favour of WLTP ranges and tax incentives, the simple joy of driving an EV is rarely spoken about. In a Tesla , you can even set charging limits for those batteries. It’s more expensive to fill up with petrol once, than it is to charge an electric car eight times. ULEZ charge can really add up.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The ultra-low CO2 figure ensures the supermini will have some of the lowest running costs of any car; qualifying for free road tax, London congestion charge exemption, and for company car drivers, [.]. Toyota has today confirmed that the forthcoming Yaris Hybrid will emit just 79g/km of CO2 when it comes to the UK this July.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 28, 2023

However, achieving either goal would likely require governments offering hundreds of billions of dollars, if not trillions, in EV subsidies to ICE owners over the next decade, not to mention significant investments in EV charging infrastructure and the electrical grid. The San Diego backlash over a mileage tax may be just the beginning.

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Drive Electric

JUNE 16, 2021

It almost seems as though London is against us mere motorists. The UK capital isn’t the most welcoming place for cars, with the lack of parking, Congestion Charge , congestion itself and the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). With some great transport links to take advantage of, having a car in London isn’t always necessary or practical.

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Green Cars News

JULY 21, 2009

A scheme that involves the public dipping into their pockets every day is rarely greeted with enthusiasm, but the success of the London Congestion Charge has silenced most of its critics. Is the congestion charge unfair? Volvo believes the principal of hybrid cars being exempt from the charge is outdated.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 17, 2009

The UK government should abandon its much-hated local congestion charging and national road pricing policies and invest the money in public transport, an independent thinktank claims. While over 70 per cent of commuters in England’s six largest urban areas outside London still travel to work by car.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 14, 2009

Green car hire firm, greentomatocars will take delivery of the very first third generation Toyota Prius in London today and to celebrate the firm is offering free passage to customers. On Friday 14 August, any lucky customer that travels in the new Prius won’t have to pay for their journey.

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Green Cars News

JULY 28, 2009

Having already adjusted its road tax system to penalise the heaviest polluters and introduced congestion charges; the Government created a vehicle scrappage scheme earlier this year meant to help more motorists make green choices while boosting the automotive sector. Now it seems that its efforts have been rewarded.

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Green Cars News

MAY 5, 2009

It will be used to chauffeur VIP guests around the museum’s vast site at Wroughton and will also be entrusted to transport some of science’s rarest and most important books and manuscripts between the Science Museum sites in Wroughton and London.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 22, 2009

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. The smart ed has no gear change and can reach 30 mph in 6.5 It has an electronically limited top speed of 60 mph.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

With New York City having decided to embrace European-style congestion charging as local residents express their displeasure, it might be wise to take time to look at other roadway initiatives that might soon migrate across the Atlantic to see how they’re fairing. Londoners very clearly did not.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 24, 2009

A full charge should only cost around 90p; there are no emissions, so there’s no road tax to pay (or congestion charge if you live in London); the insurance premium is lower; and parking in some areas will also be free. In fact, ECC calculates that London-based owners could save up to £6,500 a year.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

. “More and more people want a car that makes sound financial sense, especially in the current economic climate, and the Insight offers numerous running cost savings such as reduced road tax of £15 per year and great fuel economy.&#.

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Green Cars News

MAY 29, 2009

There are more savings to be made through its environmental performance, as it has a zero VED road fund licence charge, 100 per cent first-year corporation tax write-down, it has the lowest rate 10 per cent benefit-in-kind company car tax, and it is exempt from the central London congestion charge.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 19, 2009

Seven people were arrested in the Gravesend and Greater London areas and twenty seven properties, both business and residential, were searched. The VAT charged by the fraudulent companies is never paid to HMRC. The suspected fraud involves the trading of emissions allowances (often called ‘carbon credits’).

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Drive Electric

MARCH 12, 2021

Around 15 years ago, electric cars were typically only capable of covering less than 50 miles on a single charge. However, if you cover greater distances in a day, you can quickly replenish your battery at one of the many rapid charging points which are now prevalent right across the UK. Electric cars take all day to charge.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 26, 2009

Teslas qualify for numerous incentives in European countries and cities, including waivers of luxury tax, reductions in VAT, free parking and free charging. In London, Teslas are exempt from the congestion charge, a saving of up to £2,000 per year for commuters.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

In London we have congestion charge, plus a customer dense network. Marjan announces that the car purchase tax (BPM) relief, granted only until 2012, will be extended. And then, more toned down: at least arrange for lease car tax reduction for EVs and make EV parking free. All initiatives help, Marjan stresses.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 9, 2009

Along with Tedd Abramson’s Zero Truck in San Diego and Smith Trucks in London, we now have EVI (I keep wanting to write that as EV1:~). The more the merrier, the market for these is going to explode soon with Obama’s stimulation plan, and its tax of $7,500 to $15,000 for electric trucks. Sounds good to me.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 24, 2009

But evstores based in Mayfair, London and MyCar, Micro-Vett, Tazzari vehicles and e-max scooters seem buoyed by the investment into the electric car sector. Road tax is zero and electricity costs less than 2p per mile whilst the price of petrol and diesel will just keep on rising with increasing government taxes.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

A PUMA runs on lithium ion batteries, can reach 35 miles per hour, and can travel up to 35 miles between charges. by homercles82 April 7, 2009 11:23 AM PDT Yes we will just be charging these cars using electricity that is made from naturla gas and coal fired palnts while we ignore nuclear unlike most of Europe.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

He envisioned “hundreds of thousands” of charging spots, as well as a number of stations where drained batteries could be exchanged for fresh ones. they have a degree of autonomy beyond the reach of federal government and can often make tough decisions: for example, California’s climate goals and London’s congestion charging.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The EDISON (Electric Vehicles in a Distributed and Integrated Market using Sustainable Energy and Open Networks) research consortium will seek to match power generation from wind turbines on the island of Bornholm, Denmark, with the power consumption of charging plug-in electric cars.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2022

Scientists and engineers have extended the range of EVs by cramming ever more energy into their batteries, and vehicle charging networks have expanded in many countries. You also must consider the electricity that charges the vehicle. And that much more vehicle charging would then put great pressure on our electricity grids.

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