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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) ( earlier post ) London-wide. The expansion will come into effect on 29 August 2023 and will operate across all London boroughs up to the existing Low Emission Zone boundary for large and heavy vehicles. Source: Transport for London.

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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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Uber is adding more polluting car trips to already-clogged European cities such as London and Paris, new analysis by European NGOs suggests —contributing to air pollution and climate change and exploding the company’s sustainability claims. million users in London in 2019 and with 2.7 million users in France in 2017.

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Zipcar Launches Car Sharing Club with Hybrids, PHEV and EV in London

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Car-sharing operator Zipcar and the Westminster City Council in London have launched a new car sharing club fleet that will initially include 20 hybrid vehicles and will offer members access to the country’s first all-electric car club vehicle, a Citroen c1.

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Car clubs could lead the fight against London congestion

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London has ‘barely scratched the surface of the potential of car clubs’ as an efficient and effective transport solution, according to a new report. New research conducted by Frost & Sullivan on behalf of Zipcar, suggests that London could become the world’s leading car club city, with car clu[.].

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Car2go smart car club heads to London

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London has become the latest city to benefit from the rising phenomenon which is the car2go car club. The city becomes the first place in the UK where the club will operate, at first running from just three boroughs in the capital. The service offers motorists on demand, by-the-minute car rental of smart fortwo cars, [.].

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car2go car club expands London service

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Daimler-owned car club, car2go is to expand its operation area in London, as its first UK city base proves a hit with motorists looking for an affordable alternative to car ownership. Just last December, car2go launched its London service, operating in just two boroughs-Islington and Sutton. Green credentials'

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UK’s first ever all-electric car club goes live in London

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The UK’s first ever all-electric car club has been launched in East London today. models are now available to hire 24/7 after E-Car Club launched in Tower Hamlets. Two Renault Zoes and Fluence Z.E. Following a one-off £50 registration fee, residents and businesses can enjoy emission-free motorin[.]. Latest News Electric cars'

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