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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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Gordon Murray T.27 EV overall winner of 2nd annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge

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Overall winner of the second annual Brighton to London RAC (Royal Automotive Club) Future Car Challenge on 5 November was former Formula 1 designer Gordon Murray and his T.27 More than 65 low-emission vehicles —some not seen on UK roads before— completed the Challenge. Last year we won with our petrol car the T.25

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The environmental impact of electric cars

Drive Electric

Right across the world, we’ve finally realised that carbon emissions are harming our planet. That’s why the UK Government has banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030. Fully electric vehicles are zero-emission and their batteries can be charged using renewable energy. Electric fleet pioneers.

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UK EV startup develops prototype for riderless electric bike

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A crowdfunded London-based EV startup, Sparky Automotive , says it has developed a prototype for a riderless electric bike. With a 32 kWh pack, it offered a driving range of around 160 miles (250km).

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What does WLTP mean? A Beginner’s Guide to EV Terminology

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HEVs are cars that have both a traditional petrol/diesel engine, as well as an electric motor powered by a battery. The technical name for engines that use traditional fuel (petrol/diesel) to create power. LEZ : Low Emission Zone. ULEZ : Ultra-Low Emission Zone. An ever-growing radius of central London.

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Electric company car tax explained

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The amount of company car tax due is also based on what type of fuel the vehicle uses and its CO2 emissions. Put simply, if you’re on a big wage and you drive an expensive car with high emissions, you’re going to pay the most in company car tax. Zero Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charge in London. Company Car Tax bands.

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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must have 90 percent of its vehicles, or some 350 million EVs, on the road by 2050 in order to hit its emission targets. Greenpeace , on the other hand, argues that sales of all diesel and petrol vehicles, including hybrids, must end by 2030 to meet such a target. The likelihood of this occurring is infinitesimal. For the U.S.