Green Cars News

JULY 8, 2009

The fleet will initially include 20 hybrid vehicles and offer members access to the country’s first all-electric car club vehicle the Citroen C1. Motorists will also be able to drive a plug-in version of the Toyota Prius, as well as the Honda Insight Hybrid.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 28, 2010

Over the last few weeks we’ve brought you details about Toyota’s plans to start plug-in hybrid vehicle trials in China (see article) and London (see article) – however, now one of these trials is officially under way – in France. The Japanese manufacturer is teaming with energy provider EDF Energy, and the city of Strasbourg to [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 19, 2009

Car club company, Streetcar is to be the first in the UK to begin hiring out a plug-in Prius. An Amberjac adapted Pruis will be available to hire in London through Streetcar, from just £5.95 Tags: Green credentials Toyota Amberjac car club plug-in hybrid StreetCar. an hour, the Guardian reports.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

Move over Toyota Prius - there’s a new green car leader in town. Since going on sale in the UK, 229 Insight models have been sold ahead of its nearest rival the Toyota Prius at 198 units. During its first month of sales, the Honda Insight has outsold its competitors in the hybrid market. The Insight 1.3-litre

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Three cars and crews undertook a trial run of the exciting RAC Future Car Challenge last Saturday (November 5). You may have been lucky enough to see the trial run which included a Toyota Prius, Nissan Leaf and Delta E-4 Coupe as they travelled the 60 mile distance between Brighton and London. Come November, the [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 26, 2012

Hybrid taxi service Climatecars appointed Siemens to install its first charging post as the London-based firm expands its fleet to include new, rechargeable models. Two new Renault [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 25, 2009

The companies have been testing plug-in hybrid vehicles since September 2008 in London and now will embrace the opportunity to test the vehicles under demanding real-life situations. Mayor of London Boris Johnson also sees Toyota as playing a key role in the trials. Toyota hopes to employ 500 plug-in vehicles globally by 2010.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 30, 2009

Volvo has called on the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the criteria for London Congestion Charge exemption. Since the charging zone began operating in 2003 Hybrid cars have been exempt from the charge (currently £8.00 Green Car of the Year award from The Mayor recently. Volvo’s What Car?

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Lexus has revealed the pricing and full specification details of its new sub-100g/km CO2 hybrid-set to be its only car that will qualify for London congestion charge exemption when the new Greener Vehicle Discount rules come into force in January. The first deliveries of the new hybrid, based on Toyota’s Prius model, are set to [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 21, 2009

A scheme that involves the public dipping into their pockets every day is rarely greeted with enthusiasm, but the success of the London Congestion Charge has silenced most of its critics. Volvo believes the principal of hybrid cars being exempt from the charge is outdated. Green Car of the Year. Its own S40 1.6

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The second annual RAC Future Car Challenge took place last Saturday (November 5, 2011) with over 60 electric, low emission combustion, hybrid, range-extended and fuel cell cars making the journey from Madeira Drive, Brighton to Pall Mall, London with a goal to use the use the least energy over the 60 mile trip.

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APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Unless otherwise noted, all are Prius. If youre interested in converting your Prius, see the information at How To Get a Plug-In Hybrid. NREL, June 2006 Toyota Prius by EnergyCS Golden, CO Terry_Penney@. Jim Tech Ltd.

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APRIL 21, 2009

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