Drive Electric

JUNE 16, 2021

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. Why are EVs best for London? Thankfully, the UK Government has taken the crucial step of banning the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In some instances, this simply results in a few hundred miles worth of range. Richard Burge, chief executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said “the government’s decision to suddenly backtrack and delay the ban on petrol and diesel cars makes us look flaky, unreliable, and incapable of leading the green energy revolution.”

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Drive Electric

JULY 1, 2021

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. Vehicles within this criteria must: Meet Euro 6 standards (petrol and diesel).

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The smart electric vehicle charger is now situated comfortably in Charley’s eco home in London. As more people are taking the electric vehicle industry more seriously, the UK government have announced plans to ban sales of new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars. BATTRY RANGE: 146 -mile city range. says Brompton. TORQUE: 189.8

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Green Cars News

APRIL 27, 2009

This is further supported by the London Mayor, Boris Johnson, who has announced his plan to introduce 25,000 ‘juice points’ (charging stations), for electric cars throughout the city. David Martell, Chief Executive, ECC plc, added, “We believe this is the first serious alternative to a petrol or diesel car.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2009

Today’s announcement signals our intent to reduce our dependence on petrol- and diesel-based engines, and determine the best practical alternatives. London South East Bid. Individuals can apply to participate in these research trials across the London South East and West Midlands regions. EEMS Accelerate.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 3, 2009

London Mayor Boris Johnson’s recently announced Electric Vehicle Delivery Plan is a highly positive step towards kick-starting the large-scale adoption of electric vehicles and boosting consumer confidence, according to electric quadricycle manufacturer and distributor Aixam Mega. The average journey in London is just four miles.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2010

Transport for London (TfL) added four Mitsubishi i-MiEVs into its fleet as part of Mayor Boris Johnson’s plans to make London the electric vehicle capital of Europe. Report: City of London One of the Most Polluted Places in Europe. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). TfL intends to purchase up to 120 electric vehicles by 2015.

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Drive Electric

MARCH 12, 2021

Around 15 years ago, electric cars were typically only capable of covering less than 50 miles on a single charge. These days, some new releases like the Tesla Model S Long Range boast WLTP ranges above 400 miles. A more typical ‘real world’ range for most new EVs is in the region north of 150 miles. EVs are just city cars.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

This is further supported by the London Mayor, Boris Johnson, who has announced his plan to introduce 25,000 ‘juice points’ (charging stations), for electric cars throughout the city. David Martell, Chief Executive, ECC plc, added, “We believe this is the first serious alternative to a petrol or diesel car.

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Clean Car

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Following the government’s decision to move the ban on petrol and diesel cars forward to 2035 , many people will have been using their time in lockdown to weigh up whether now’s the time to invest in the alternative means of fuel: electric. An Electrifying Decision . Electric cars are generally more expensive.

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

That’s why the government has banned the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030. One of the big concerns we encounter when people are considering switching to an electric vehicle (EV) , is that they think it’s going to be much more expensive than a petrol or diesel car. Are electric cars better for the environment?

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Green Cars News

APRIL 24, 2009

But evstores based in Mayfair, London and MyCar, Micro-Vett, Tazzari vehicles and e-max scooters seem buoyed by the investment into the electric car sector. Road tax is zero and electricity costs less than 2p per mile whilst the price of petrol and diesel will just keep on rising with increasing government taxes.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The G-Wiz, made in India, now offers a lithium-ion battery option that extendsits driving range from 48 to 75 miles – but doubles the price. It ispleasingly quick but will still only manage 150 miles between charges, muchless than a tank of petrol, even if it costs only £1.50 to charge overnight.

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