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UPS to deploy 35 ARRIVAL purpose-built lightweight electric delivery vans in London and Paris

Green Car Congress

UPS is working with UK-based technology firm ARRIVAL to develop a pilot fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles (EVs) to be trialed in London and Paris. The result is a safer and cleaner fleet for the communities in which we deliver. Last December, UPS ordered 125 new fully-electric semi-tractors to be built by Tesla in 2019.

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Europe’s sightseeing buses are graduating from vegetable oil fuel to electric and solar power

Baua Electric

Tootbus describes itself as the world’s first clean energy sightseeing bus company, specializing in hop-on hop-off tours around Europe, including Bath, London, Paris, and Brussels. With such large vehicles in consistent operations, Tootbus has made efforts in recent years to decarbonize its business using cleaner alternatives.

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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. Unless that is, you drive an electric vehicle (EV). Why are EVs best for London? Cheaper to run. Congestion Charge. Ultra-Low Emission Zone.

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Electric cars buyers guide

Drive Electric

Fully-electric vehicles produce zero emissions and are far more efficient when it comes to using energy. Some electricity companies now offer EV-specific home electricity tariffs with energy prices around 5p per kWh (average home electricity costs around 14p per kWh). For example, it costs just £11.20