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UK to invest $841M from 2015-2020 to boost ultra low emission vehicle industry

Green Car Congress

The UK government announced plans to invest £500 million (US$841 million) between 2015 and 2020 to boost the ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV) industry and help drivers both afford and feel confident using electric cars. The production of ultra low emissions vehicles is a major part of growth both now and for the future.

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Free tax rides for Londoners in a Nissan LEAF

Green Cars News

Fancy getting around London for free this weekend and without emitting any harmful emissions too? Then sign up for a ride in a Nissan LEAF taxi (pictured). This weekend (June 23 and June 24), professional taxi drivers will swap their usual vehicles for the Nissan LEAF and will offer free taxi rides.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. CTO Efficient Drivetrains Inc.

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FedEx and VW EV Plans, Second GM Battery Factory – EV Week in Review: Mar 2 – Mar 8

EV Adoption

FedEx to Electrify Entire Parcel Pickup and Delivery Fleet by 2040 – By 2040, the entire FedEx parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet will be zero–emission electric vehicles. – March 8, via Green Car Reports. – March 8, via Green Car Reports. – March 8, via Green Car Reports.

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