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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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Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles joining London hydrogen project

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Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell models ( earlier post ) are joining the London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LNHE) project. These fuel cell vehicles will be leased to key public and private fleet users in the capital. The ix35 Fuel Cell. Click to enlarge. Under the hood. Click to enlarge.

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Protean Electrics retrofitted through-the-road plug-in hybrid van showing significant fuel economy gains

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While operating in hybrid mode, the Vivaro measured 114 mpg (2.4 Work is now underway to build a Vivaro Plug-In Parallel Through-The-Road-Hybrid test fleet for select fleet customers. liters/100 km) operating over the NEDC, more than three times the fuel economy of the conventional vehicle, Protean said. — Bob Purcell.

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electric smart ready for production

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Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, said: “It is absolutely fantastic to see manufacturers like smart leading the way to make the electric vehicle an easy choice for Londoners. A UK market trial of 100 cars started in December 2007 with fleet customers. As a company car the smart ed brings big benefits.

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Golf Plus joins Bluemotion range

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mpg on the combined cycle while emitting just 114 g/km of CO2. mpg while producing 127 g/km; that’s an 11 per cent improvement in economy and a ten per cent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. Using the latest 1.6-litre By comparison, the previous generation Golf Plus BlueMotion with a 1.9-litre

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BMW i features i8 Concept Roadster and BMW i3 at Manhattan stop on “Born Electric” World Tour

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mpg US) in the European test cycle. The company will also expand its DriveNow car sharing program, which recently launched in San Francisco and features a fleet of 70 all-electric BMW ActiveEs, to include San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The two-seater burns three liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (78.4

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

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February 2007 (Washington, DC) Jackson EMC electricity cooperative by EnergyCS, February 2007 (Jefferson, GA), contact ashedd@jacksonemc.com GreenTomato Cars by Amberjac/EnergyCS, February 2007 (London, UK), contact simon@amberjac-projects.co.uk by Amberjac/EnergyCS, March 2007 (London, UK), contact simon@amberjac-projects.co.uk

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