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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

Plugs and Cars

India's Reva was first into the market with the G-Wiz. Mitsubishi could be the first with cars for sale if the UK distributor has its way. Thanks in large part to Mayor "Red Ken" Livingstone, who enacted London's much criticized congestion charge policy in 2003. And now major automakers appear almost ready to get in on the action.

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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

It has a 50mile all-electric range and features the Q-Drive technology, a series hybrid system that mates the engine with a generator to provide an electrical connection and recharge the batteries (see article ). REVA: An Indian company that markets the G-Wiz in the UK.