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London launches £110M scrappage scheme to prepare for expanded ULEZ

Green Car Congress

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a £110-million (US$133-million) scrappage scheme to support Londoners on lower incomes, disabled Londoners, charities, sole traders and business with 10 or fewer employees to replace or retrofit their old, polluting vehicles in order to be ULEZ compliant. Earlier post.)

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UPS to test Gaussin autonomous-enabled EVs to move trailers at London hub

Green Car Congress

UPS has begun testing the suitability and durability of Gaussin electric vehicles, which also have autonomous driving capability, to move semi-trailers and containers on the grounds of UPS’ advanced-technology London Hub. These tests are part of a major UPS effort to integrate electric vehicles throughout our global network.

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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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The London EV Show returns for 4th edition

Innovation News Network

The London EV Show, the UK’s largest EV event, will be held at ExCeL London from November 26 to 28, 2024. The post The London EV Show returns for 4th edition appeared first on Innovation News Network. Register your interest now!

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LEVC’s electric TX overtakes diesel in London

Electric Cars Report

There are now more LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) TX electric taxis on the streets of London than diesel TX4s, as the capital’s transition to a clean, green EV black cab fleet continues to accelerate.

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Mobility Fintech Moove Joins Forces With Uber UK To Add 10,000 Electric Vehicles In London

CleanTechnica EVs

A colleague of mine was recently in London. He told me that he estimates that about 75% of his Uber rides on this latest trip to the capital of the United Kingdom were in electric vehicles. London is the global […]. Quite a lot of these rides were in Teslas. He was quite excited about this.

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Thousands of EV Charge Points To Be Installed Across London

CleanTechnica EVs

To aid in London’s transition to a net-zero carbon metropolis by the year 2030, Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, and the London Councils have announced the installation of thousands more electric vehicle charge points in all 32 boroughs and the city of London.

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