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

Green Car Congress

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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Geely raises $400M via Green Bonds sale to develop and produce TX5 range-extended electric London taxis

Green Car Congress

China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) has raised $400 million through the first Green Bond sale on the offshore market from a Chinese automobile company to support the design, development and production of range-extended electric vehicles by its UK subsidiary, the LondonTaxi Company (LTC), manufacturer of the iconic London Black Cab.

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UK accelerates end of sale of new gasoline and diesel cars to 2030, hybrids to 2035

Green Car Congress

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that the government will accelerate the ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel vehicles, bringing it forward by ten years to 2030, as part of a “Green Industrial Revolution.” The sale of hybrid cars will be allowed until 2035. billion (US$1.7

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Citroën ë-Berlingo Electric goes on sale

Drive Electric

There’s an ever-increasing range of electric cars and vans on sale in the UK but so far there’s not been much choice for people who want an all-electric ‘multi-purpose vehicle.’ The post Citroën ë-Berlingo Electric goes on sale appeared first on DriveElectric. That has now changed with the arrival of the Citroën ë-Berlingo Electric.

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Mercedes Vito All-Electric Taxi Prototype Launches in London

Green Car Congress

Eco City Vehicles PLC (ECV), a developer and supplier of eco-friendly commercial vehicles and the London licensed taxi, launched an all-electric prototype of the London-licensed Mercedes Vito taxi, developed by a consortium of companies including ECV’s manufacturing partner Penso, Mercedes Benz UK and Zytek Automotive. million (US$3.9-million)

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

Green Car Congress

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 To win this event is truly special and could not have been achieved without the 50% grant from the Technology Strategy Board and my team. 27 electric vehicle.

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Record number of EV chargers installed in the UK last quarter

Baua Electric

This is thanks, in part, to local governments gradually taking advantage of central government grants to put more EV chargers in the ground. “I Let that serve as your gentle reminder that EV sales are down, except at Ford , Cadillac, GMC, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Acura, Volvo , Chrysler , etc. …