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Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 18, 2009
The company, which offers short-term rentals of the all-electric Mega e-City from its base in Brixton, says that the petrol and diesel price hikes during the summer, and the government fuel duty increase in September, have made people look again at the cost of motoring by traditional means.
Drive Electric
JANUARY 14, 2022
There’s currently a premium price-tag on traditional automatics due to their ease of use, allowing the driver to concentrate on driving rather than gear-selection. The RAC Foundation reports it currently costs – on average – around £80 to fill up a vehicle with petrol or diesel (based on a 55 litre fuel tank).
Green Cars News
APRIL 27, 2009
The launch coincides with the Government’s announcement to support and subsidise electric car use and their commitment to make the UK ‘a world leader’ in producing and exporting electric cars. David Martell, Chief Executive, ECC plc, added, “We believe this is the first serious alternative to a petrol or diesel car.
Green Cars News
MAY 29, 2009
The RAC Foundation has discovered that by the Government’s own reckoning eligible electric vehicles won’t be available on the mass market until at least 2017, leaving millions of potential buyers frustrated. Tags: Electric cars Cars electric plans RAC. But electric cars are not the short-term solution.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 24, 2009
The government investment will support the investment already made by the consortia themselves. 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. Tags: Fuel Cells Hybrids. EEMS Accelerate.
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.
Green Cars News
JUNE 23, 2009
Ministers gathered at London’s Guildhall this morning to unveil the range of electric and low carbon technology vehicles to be used in the trails. Set to be the biggest trial of its kind, the scheme, which uses £25 million of government funding, was organised by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB).
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