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UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

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Modec fully electric vehicle with a cab forward design used in London. The class 5 electric trucks will rely on a cab forward design, which optimizes the driver compartment and cargo area, increasing efficiency and reducing vehicle weight.

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UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

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A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. —Peter Harris, director of sustainability, UPS Europe.

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The environmental impact of electric cars

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Fully electric vehicles are zero-emission and their batteries can be charged using renewable energy. This is cleaner and better for the environment than producing petrol and diesel. There are many examples of companies going electric with their fleets. DriveElectric Dictionary Definition . What is regenerative braking?

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Understanding Electric Vans & the London Congestion Charge

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One of the key things when it comes to cost is the savings you can make on the London Congestion Charge. The congestion charging scheme was first introduced in central London in 2003, aiming to reduce the amount of traffic in the capital. It does cost £10 to register a vehicle as exempt, with renewal required every year.

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London City Commuting: Why an EV makes sense

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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. And those pesky charges mean it’s often not very cost-effective either. Unless that is, you drive an electric vehicle (EV). Cheaper to run.

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Electric cars buyers guide

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Fully-electric vehicles produce zero emissions and are far more efficient when it comes to using energy. How much does it cost to run an electric car? One of the biggest benefits of running an electric car is the cost of charging compared to the price of petrol and diesel. For example, it costs just £11.20