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

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We also know that businesses still have legitimate concerns about the range of fully-electric vehicles, as well as their cost-effectiveness and reliability. liter EcoBoost petrol engine as a range extender for total range exceeding 500 kilometers (310 miles).

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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This is because of cheaper electricity, lower EV retail prices and higher purchase incentives in France. The taxi and ride-hailing markets are best positioned to go fully electric first. In monetary terms, these savings amount to €3,000 (US$3,400) every year. This is a win-win-win situation for drivers, citizens and the planet.

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Emissions Analytics: mass adoption of hybrids, rather than low-volume BEVs most effective for cutting CO2 now, meeting 2030 targets; best use of limited resource

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Some studies suggest the upstream CO 2 of electricity is greater than for gasoline, but the relative efficiency calculations here implicitly assume they are equal. The most extreme form of the technology—fully-electric vehicles—is often hailed as the solution. Beyond the 37.5%

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The environmental impact of electric cars

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That’s why the UK Government has banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030. 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. Electric fleet pioneers.

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London City Commuting: Why an EV makes sense

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Thankfully, the UK Government has taken the crucial step of banning the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. You can look forward to plenty of benefits from this, which are all great reasons to start driving an electric vehicle right away, that is if you haven’t got one already. Why are EVs best for London? Cheaper to run.

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Congestion charge and electric vehicles: Everything you need to know

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There’s also a cleaner vehicle discount of 100% which applies only to battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles from 25 October 2021. A question we’re often asked is whether or not there’s an electric vehicle congestion charge, and thankfully there’s not. This discount isn’t automatic though, so you need to apply for it.

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Electric cars buyers guide

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That’s why the government has banned the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030. Fully-electric vehicles produce zero emissions and are far more efficient when it comes to using energy. How much are electric cars? How much does it cost to run an electric car?