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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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Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. —Yoann Le Petit, new mobility expert with T&E.

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Congestion charge and electric vehicles: Everything you need to know

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You only have to look to the London Congestion Charge for proof of that. So, what is it, where does it apply, and are electric cars exempt from congestion charge costs? So, what is it, where does it apply, and are electric cars exempt from congestion charge costs? What is the London Congestion Charge?

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Nissan and Uber partner in London: 2,000 LEAFs

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This deal will help to deliver Uber’s vision for every car on the app in the capital—around 45,000 drivers—to be fully electric from 2025. Through the Clean Air Plan, drivers will on average save £4,500, depending on the miles they’ve driven, off the cost of switching to an electric car.

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Volkswagen’s MOIA introduces electric ridesharing car for up to 6 passengers; 300km range

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We started one year ago at TechCrunch in London with the vision of partnering with cities to improve the efficiency on their streets. In 2018, we’ll be ready to launch our ride pooling concept internationally and take the first steps toward our goal of reducing the number of cars in major cities by one million in Europe and the USA by 2025.

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Understanding Electric Vans & the London Congestion Charge

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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. And from 25 October 2021, only battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are eligible.

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London City Commuting: Why an EV makes sense

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It almost seems as though London is against us mere motorists. The UK capital isn’t the most welcoming place for cars, with the lack of parking, Congestion Charge , congestion itself and the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). With some great transport links to take advantage of, having a car in London isn’t always necessary or practical.

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electric smart ready for production

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The second generation smart electric drive will also be taking part in projects in Rome, Milan and Paris. Several cities in the US are also due to start trials of the fully electric car and the invaluable feedback will be incorporated into the development of future production models.