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UK project builds electric-car charging into a half-mile of lampposts

Green Car Reports

The great thing about electric-car charging is that it can take advantage of existing grid infrastructure. Siemens built charging stations into 24 lampposts on roughly a half-mile of Sutherland Avenue in London. A new project in the United Kingdom demonstrates the benefits of that.

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Teslas added to Uber in London in bid to boost electric vehicle adoption

Teslarati

Starting this Wednesday, Tesla’s electric cars will be available for Uber drivers in London who are looking to purchase or lease a sustainable vehicle. The program is part of the ride-hailing giant’s incentive scheme that’s designed to foster the use of electric cars.

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London adds 150 charging points in capital-wide charging network

Green Car Congress

London has launched the Source London scheme that adds 150 charging points to the city, bringing its total to around 400. no more than one mile from every Londoner. Ultimately, the plan is to have 1,300 points by 2013—i.e.,

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Nissan-backed ServCity accelerates future autonomous mobility in complex urban environments

Electric Cars Report

ServCity, a consortium project backed by Nissan and supported by the UK Government has reached its conclusion, deploying advanced autonomous drive technology in complex urban environments in London, integrated with the city’s infrastructure.

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The environmental impact of electric cars

Drive Electric

If you’re looking at electric cars , environmental impact is probably high on your list of priorities. There are plenty of benefits of making the switch to driving an electric vehicle (EV). Are electric cars better for the environment? Electric fleet pioneers. In short, yes.

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EVs to be showcased in London to Brighton electric vehicle rally

Drive EV

From the Sinclair C5 to the Jaguar i -Pace – The Big Lemon London to Brighton electric vehicle rally is set to be a showcase of innovation across electric motoring and clean energy. The Big Lemon London to Brighton electric vehicle rally will be sponsored by EDF , Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity.

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Fisker Ocean claims official EV range of 440 miles

EV Info

Fisker has not detailed battery capacities for the Ocean, but the entry level ‘Touring Range’ battery used in the Ocean Sport model – priced from £35,970 – enables a range of 273 miles according to WLTP. The post Fisker Ocean claims official EV range of 440 miles appeared first on evinfo.info.

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