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Mercedes prepares for electric vehicle take-up

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Mercedes-Benz and smart have started the installation of recharging points across their dealer networks in preparation for the, what is hoped will be a widespread uptake of electric vehicles in the UK.

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Renault and Athlon Car Lease Partner in Rollout of EVs

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Renault and Netherlands-based Athlon Car Lease International will cooperate in the joint delivery of Electric Vehicle (EV)-solutions to their mutual clients. Athlon’s and Renault’s partnership aims at making zero-emission vehicles available to as many people as possible, starting in 2011. Athlon supports Renault’s EV project.

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Elektromotive at Goodwood

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mile hill-climb, Brighton-based Elektromotive is supplying the event organisers with four Elektrobays, the world’s only electric vehicle charging station in widespread day-to-day use. As the viability of electric vehicle technology improves, the need for a compatible roadside charging infrastructure becomes more urgent.

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City of Brighton to Install 20 Elektrobay PEV Charge Points

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The city of Brighton UK) plans to install 20 Elektrobay roadside charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) over the coming year. Brighton-based Elektromotive developed and manufacturers the innovative Elektrobay charging station, and will be responsible for the implementation of the project.

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Elektromotive selected to trial electric smart

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Leading provider of electric vehicle recharging bays, Elektromotive, has been selected as one of the UK companies to trial the new electric version of the smart fortwo. The information will be evaluated by smart as it moves towards small series production of the smart electric drive in 2010.

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Brighton becomes electric car second city

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Brighton is set to become the UK’s most electric vehicle (EV)-friendly city outside London, with a little help from Elektromotive, the electric car recharging point maker. The remaining Elektrobays will be installed in two phases. “By encouraging drivers to switch to electric, Brighton will benefit hugely.