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100 Tesla Model 3 vehicles offered to private hire drivers in London

Teslarati

MARCH 29, 2022

They Tesla cars will replace internal combustion engine vehicles, reducing air pollution in London. As per Amber , about 3,600 to 4,100 premature deaths in London are attributed to air pollution every year. However, levels of air pollution in London are still too high for many people.

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LEVC announces upgraded battery for TX taxi and VN5 van

Electric Cars Report

MAY 24, 2023

LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has announced an enhancement for its TX taxi and VN5 light van, with both vehicles benefitting from a larger and more efficient battery.

Taxi

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Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

DIY Electric Car

JULY 12, 2009

London belongs to one of the largest cities in the world. London's undergrounds is one of the most developed in the world but also one of the oldest in the world counting over a 100 years. These were on the streets of London for the past 10 years however they were running only on the pedal power. Maxpro Pedicabs - [link]

London

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London tightens Congestion Charge and kicks diesels out

Green Cars News

APRIL 24, 2013

75g/km is the new 100g/km CO2 …for the London Congestion Charge… as the Mayor of the city, Boris Johnson commits to changes to exemptions that should deter drivers of diesel cars out of the capital. The new Ultra Low Emission (ULED) system of exemptions gives drivers of the lowest emission vehicles the right [.].

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

Baua Electric

JANUARY 31, 2024

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. In 2021, Tootbus converted its fleet to HVO fuel, which reduces CO2 emissions by 90% compared to traditional combustion.

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DHL locks in 44 EV truck order from Volvo for regional hauling

Teslarati

MAY 12, 2022

The use of the all-electric trucks will result in nearly 600 tons of CO2 saved annually, along with 225,000 liters of fuel for Deutsche Post DHL Group, a press release from AB Volvo said. “As a logistics service provider, the conversion of our vehicle fleet is an important lever to help us avoid CO2 emissions on the road as well. .

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London tightens Congestion Charge exemptions

Green Cars News

JULY 1, 2013

New car buyers in London will have a new magic figure that will be in the forefront of their minds from today-75g/km CO2- as the capital brings in new exemption rules to the city’s Congestion Charge. From today, new cars will no longer be able to register for the Greener Vehicle Discount which f[.].

London

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Call for Congestion Charge rules to benefit low CO2 vans

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

One company vehicle operator is speaking out against current London Congestion Charge rules which exclude vans from the Greener Vehicle Discount rules which allow cars under 100g/km CO2 to avoid paying a charge to travel through the capital. Hoist hire company, Plantire currently runs a couple of Vauxhall Corsavan 1.3

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Bosch: start/stop could cut 500,000 tonnes CO2 in London alone

Green Cars News

APRIL 19, 2011

As the city of London looks to reduce its air pollution with a new ‘Clean Air Fund’ from the Department of Transport including measures for a ‘no-idling zone’ (see story), automotive technology firm, Bosch thinks that more could be achieved with the wider up-take if start/stop technology.

London

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Today’s Greenius Connects-the-Hot-Dots For You

Creative Greenius

AUGUST 31, 2010

I’ve been playing this new, fun, ultra exciting game on my Facebook page but it’s time to bring it here to Creative Greenius for everyone to enjoy. I’ll bring you news each day that connects yet another Hot Dot. What’s a Hot Dot?

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A huge new 1.2 GW offshore wind farm is headed to New England

Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

GW offshore wind farm would provide enough clean power to the New England grid for the equivalent of more than 650,000 households starting in 2031. million tons of CO2 emissions annually across the region, equivalent to taking 414,000 cars off the road. The post A huge new 1.2 It would avoid 2.1 Get started here. –

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Over 1,500 more vehicles travel free through London

Green Cars News

MARCH 23, 2011

In total, 1678 vehicles are now registered under the new ‘Greener Vehicle Discount’ scheme which permits all vehicles with emissions under 100g/km CO2 and Euro 5 compliant to travel through central London without incurring the [.].

London

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London’s taxi fleet could cut 4, 000 tonnes of CO2

Green Cars News

JULY 26, 2011

London could save four thousand tonnes of CO2 emissions every week if all of the capital’s black cabs were fully electric, new research commissioned by the UK low carbon motor, EcoVelocity reveals.

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Alfa Romeo MiTo hits sub-100g/km CO2 target

Green Cars News

MAY 4, 2011

Alfa’s new revised MiTo model is the latest car to join the sub-100g/km CO2 club, making it one of a growing list of cars eligible for exemption from the London congestion charge. The latest refreshed model line-up of the popular supermini will shortly be arriving in Alfa Romeo dealerships across the country.

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London plans ‘greener vehicle’ exemption to congestion charge

Green Cars News

MAY 25, 2010

London mayor, Boris Johnson has proposed to make all vehicles that emit under 100g/km of CO2 exempt from the city’s congestion charge. The new proposal comes as the mayor’s office launch the final stage public consultation over a number of changes designed to reform the charge.

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Sixty days and counting: act now to beat congestion charge switch

Green Cars News

APRIL 28, 2013

That means we’re officially less than two months away from new rules being implemented for the London Congestion Charge. As of June 28, 2013, the only vehicles that will qualify to be completely exempt from the charge will be those emitting 75g/km of CO2 or less. However, [.].

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BMW joins the sub-100g/km CO2 club for the first time

Green Cars News

JUNE 6, 2011

A new longer and wider BMW 1 Series will slash emissions below 100g/km CO2-allowing the marque’s models the first chance to roam through London without paying the Congestion Charge.

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Transport for London to trial ISA technology

Green Cars News

MAY 11, 2009

A reduction in road casualties and the avoidance of speeding penalties - these are the key targets behind Transport for London’s (TFL) six-month trial of Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) technology. This unit can be disabled at the touch of a button and there is also an override system to disable it entirely.

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Boris to review London Congestion Charge exemptions for hybrids

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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One in four air pollution deaths linked to diesel fumes

Green Cars News

MAY 8, 2014

Diesel vehicles have been the darling of the push for better fuel economy in recent years and have duped many people into believing them to be a ‘green choice’ thanks to their tendency to come top of low CO2 lists. But according to a leading environmental health expert at King’s College, London, d[.]. Green credentials'

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200 electric cars included in Olympic fleet

Green Cars News

APRIL 26, 2012

BMW and LOCOG, the London 2012 organising committee, has today revealed full details of the London 2012 fleet. The diverse fleet covers not only cars but also motorcycles and bicycles, with the average CO2 emissions of the fleet at just 116g/km it beats the target set down by the organising committee.

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C-Charge consultation draws to an end

Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Time is running out if you want to have your say in how London’s Congestion Charge will be revised. Currently, cars with CO2 emissions of 100g/km and meet the Euro 5 standard for air quality are exempt from the £9-12 daily charge. However, proposals from Transport for London would lower that carbon threshold to 75g/km [.].

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Car clubs help cut CO2 emissions says the Transport Research Laboratory

Green Cars News

MAY 26, 2009

Transport for London (TfL) recently announced additional funding for smarter choices measures, including an investment of £1 million into the development of car clubs in London.

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New congestion charge plan ‘misguided’

Green Cars News

JULY 19, 2010

Proposed changes to the system of exemptions to the London Congestion Charge face opposition from environmentalists who argue that a new system would make air quality in the city worse. Tags: Green credentials Volvo Boris Johnson CO2 congestion charge diesel Environmental Protection london.

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Renault EVs and new Clio to feature in RAC Future Car Challenge

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 3, 2012

and ZOE [pictured] will appear amongst the convoy of low-emitting vehicles which will make its 63-mile journey from Brighton to London on November 3. A 99g/km CO2 version of the new Clio 4 will also be [.]. Renault has entered three electric vehicles into this year’s RAC Future Car Challenge. A Kangoo Van Z.E,

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Jaguar prepares its most fuel efficient model yet; the 75mpg+ XE

Green Cars News

JULY 29, 2014

Jaguar is releasing its most fuel efficient model yet with the launch of the new XE. Set to make its world debut in London on September 8, 2014, the new model promises to deliver over 75mpg on an EU combined cycle and emit less than 100g/km CO2. Known for its fuel hungry luxury cars, Jaguar ha[.].

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Report acknowledges carbon-cutting car clubs

Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Car Clubs can play a big part in helping London clean up its air, according to a new study.

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Idle drivers wasting £60 million in fuel

Green Cars News

JULY 31, 2012

If drivers in London turned off their engines rather than idling for one minute on every journey, this alone would reduce CO2 emissions by more than 100 million kg a year, new research shows. According to analysis by the Energy Saving Trust, this would also collectively save drivers over £60 million in fuel.

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Toyota confirms Yaris Hybrid emissions

Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Toyota has today confirmed that the forthcoming Yaris Hybrid will emit just 79g/km of CO2 when it comes to the UK this July. 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, [.].

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Electric cars prove Future Car Challenge winners

Green Cars News

MARCH 30, 2012

The 2011 RAC Future Car Challenge was a few months ago now, but the RAC Foundation has finally released the CO2 findings from the Brighton to London annual challenge. Each of the low-carbon participating cars was fitted with a data logger to track the efficiency and emissions from the vehicles over the 57 mile course. [.].

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Mayor confirms ‘Greener Vehicle Discount’ for London’s congestion charge

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 21, 2010

London Mayor Boris Johnson has confirmed the introduction of a new ‘Greener Vehicle Discount’ that will allow vehicles which emit 100g/km of CO2 or less to travel through the capital’s city centre without paying the congestion charge.

London

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Plug-in Prius trial results ‘hugely encouraging’

Green Cars News

JULY 26, 2011

Toyota’s trial of 20 plug-in hybrid versions of its Prius model to businesses and organisations in London is already resulting in ‘encouraging’, real-world data which shows the fuel and CO2 emission saving potential of the technology, the car maker says.

Prius

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Research confirms car clubs’ role in cutting CO2

Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2009

Transport for London (TfL) recently announced additional funding for smarter choices measures, including an investment of £1 million into the development of car clubs in London.

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Lexus reveals full details of new hybrid

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Lexus has revealed the pricing and full specification details of its new sub-100g/km CO2 hybrid-set to be its only car that will qualify for London congestion charge exemption when the new Greener Vehicle Discount rules come into force in January. Tags: Lexus CT 200h hybrid model new price.

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FTA looks to cut carbon and costs

Green Cars News

MAY 26, 2009

Reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from transport operations not only improves a company’s environmental performance but also makes business sense in terms of improved efficiency. Rachael Dillon, FTA Manager for Climate Change, said: “Until now freight transport has operated in a CO2 policy void.

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Boris sets sights on biomethane

Green Cars News

JUNE 13, 2009

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has made no qualms about his environmental ambitions for the capital city and now he has spent time learning about the benefits of liquid biomethane. “The Mayor of London was extremely positive about the potential use of LBM,&# he said.

London

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HyBoost project could cut emissions by 40 per cent

Green Cars News

DECEMBER 1, 2009

A new project has set the ambitious goal of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 30-40 per cent. The research is being led by Ricardo, with partners including Controlled Power Technologies, Ford, Imperial College London, Valeo and the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium.

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Volvo call on Mayor to redress the Congestion Charge balance

Green Cars News

JUNE 30, 2009

Volvo has called on the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the criteria for London Congestion Charge exemption. Hybrid-powered cars have CO2 outputs ranging from 89g/km to 219g/km, yet all are exempt from the London Congestion Charge. per day) and can freely enter and exit the city centre zone.

Volvo

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Ford shows commitment to electrics

Green Cars News

JUNE 25, 2009

The fleet has been created partly with public funding from the Government’s Technology Strategy Board and Mayor of London Boris Johnson is delighted with the efforts being made to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the country’s transport system.

Ford

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Time to review congestion charges. The Green Piece

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. Currently, only alternative fuel vehicles are exempt from the London Congestion Charge. Is the congestion charge unfair? Its own S40 1.6

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Range Rover with improved fuel economy heading to UK

Green Cars News

MAY 10, 2009

Following its worldwide launch at the New York International Auto Show, the new 2010 Range Rover, including the 2010 Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4, will head to the UK as part of the London Motorexpo event. Tags: Green cars Latest news Freelander land rover Land Rover Discovery Range Rover Range Rover Sport.

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greentomatocars offer a free ride in first new Prius model

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. The new Prius has had a ninety per cent component redesign for a lighter more compact and efficient full hybrid system.

Prius

Prius London Toyota Fuel Economy

Citroen electric to feature in green fleet

Green Cars News

APRIL 30, 2009

The new zero emission vehicle from Citroen - the C1 ev’ie - will feature in Green Motion’s fleet the company has announced. The world’s first and only low carbon dioxide (CO2) car and van hire company announced its intention to include the vehicle in its line-up after it was launched at the Lancaster Hotel in Hyde Park.

Citroen

Citroen C1 Green Fleet

Allye Energy wants to power your job site with used Land Rover batteries

Baua Electric

APRIL 23, 2024

The average Diesel generator would typically use 16L of fuel per hour, equivalent to a daily total of 129.12kg of CO2 for three hours’ usage. But, while a single partnership with a BESS startup isn’t exactly Earth-shattering news, it’s nice to see that JLR is at least learning to talk the talk. Now it’s time for them to walk the walk.

Land Rover

Land Rover Energy Power Powered

100 Tesla Model 3 vehicles offered to private hire drivers in London

LEVC announces upgraded battery for TX taxi and VN5 van

Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

London tightens Congestion Charge and kicks diesels out

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

DHL locks in 44 EV truck order from Volvo for regional hauling

London tightens Congestion Charge exemptions

Call for Congestion Charge rules to benefit low CO2 vans

Bosch: start/stop could cut 500,000 tonnes CO2 in London alone

Today’s Greenius Connects-the-Hot-Dots For You

A huge new 1.2 GW offshore wind farm is headed to New England

Over 1,500 more vehicles travel free through London

London’s taxi fleet could cut 4, 000 tonnes of CO2

Alfa Romeo MiTo hits sub-100g/km CO2 target

London plans ‘greener vehicle’ exemption to congestion charge

Sixty days and counting: act now to beat congestion charge switch

BMW joins the sub-100g/km CO2 club for the first time

Transport for London to trial ISA technology

Boris to review London Congestion Charge exemptions for hybrids

One in four air pollution deaths linked to diesel fumes

200 electric cars included in Olympic fleet

C-Charge consultation draws to an end

Car clubs help cut CO2 emissions says the Transport Research Laboratory

New congestion charge plan ‘misguided’

Renault EVs and new Clio to feature in RAC Future Car Challenge

Jaguar prepares its most fuel efficient model yet; the 75mpg+ XE

Report acknowledges carbon-cutting car clubs

Idle drivers wasting £60 million in fuel

Toyota confirms Yaris Hybrid emissions

Electric cars prove Future Car Challenge winners

Mayor confirms ‘Greener Vehicle Discount’ for London’s congestion charge

Plug-in Prius trial results ‘hugely encouraging’

Research confirms car clubs’ role in cutting CO2

Lexus reveals full details of new hybrid

FTA looks to cut carbon and costs

Boris sets sights on biomethane

HyBoost project could cut emissions by 40 per cent

Volvo call on Mayor to redress the Congestion Charge balance

Ford shows commitment to electrics

Time to review congestion charges. The Green Piece

Range Rover with improved fuel economy heading to UK

greentomatocars offer a free ride in first new Prius model

Citroen electric to feature in green fleet

Allye Energy wants to power your job site with used Land Rover batteries

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