Research: Tires and brakes emit more particulates than tailpipes
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Conducted by Imperial College London, the study (via Green Car Congress) estimates that in 2021.
Audi A7 plug-in hybrid, Toyota RAV4 Prime supply, London taxi repurposed: Today’s Car News
Green Car Reports
JULY 9, 2020
London’s black cab tries on plug-in delivery-van duty. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Supplies are already pinched for the RAV4 Prime. And another plug-in hybrid Audi is U.S.-bound. Audi has confirmed that the A7 plug-in hybrid fastback is arriving to U.S. showrooms this fall.
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More Bolt EV charging, VW diesel costs, London emission fees, Mercedes vs hydrogen: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
APRIL 4, 2017
Today, we have a total of what the diesel scandal has cost VW, more details on Chevy Bolt EV fast-charging rates, an update on London's stiff charges for older, more polluting cars, and a moral question to ponder. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
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Green car hire firm expands London network
Green Cars News
MAY 4, 2011
Eco car hire firm Green Motion has further expanded its UK network with the opening on a new Croydon outlet in South London. The new rent a car location is conveniently sited on the A23 Brighton Road and is in easy reach of major bus routes and railways stations. Green Motion Croydon will offer a [.].
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50 London electric buses, Car2Go San Diego, Updated NY Auto Show preview: Today's car news
Green Car Reports
MARCH 18, 2016
Today, London takes delivery of five electric double-decker buses, Car2Go pulls electric cars from San Diego, and more new green cars debuting at the 2016 New York Auto Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
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New Mazda Skyactiv Engines, Nissan e-NV200 Electric London Taxi, Detroit Auto Show Preview: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 6, 2014
Today on Green Car Reports: Mazda is planning its next-generation Skyactiv engines, the Nissan e-NV200 electric London taxi debuts, and we preview the green production cars and concepts set to debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
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Lexus LF-FC Concept, Electric London Taxi, Big Rig KERS: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 28, 2015
Today, the Lexus LF-FC hydrogen fuel-cell concept debuts at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, a range-extended electric taxi debuts in London, and a startup plans to equip heavy-duty trucks with bolt-on hybrid systems. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
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60 London to host new UK green car show
Green Cars News
APRIL 27, 2011
London is to welcome a new UK eco motor show, EcoVelocity this September, featuring the latest eco-technologies and low emission cars.
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50 Kia Motors shortlisted for “Green Contribution to London” Award at the 2012 London Lifestyle Awards
Green Cars News
AUGUST 21, 2012
are thrilled to announce that they have been nominated have been nominated for the “Green Contribution to London” Award at the Annual London Lifestyle Awards. Kia Motors UK are the only car manufacturer to be shortlisted for the 2012 awards. Kia Motors UK Ltd.
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U.S. Oil Demand, London Electric Taxis, Nissan e-NV200 Trial: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 23, 2014
Today on Green Car Reports: U.S. oil demand rose in 2013, a priest reflects on owning an electric car, and Nissan e-NV200 electric vans join a FedEx trial fleet in the U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Should everyone lease cars all the time? for the first time. Tesla CEO Elon Musk says "yes."
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How green are the London Olympic transport plans? The Green Piece.
Green Cars News
JULY 31, 2012
The Green Piece Column. As the London Olympics get underway we take a look at how green the transport arrangements are for the Games. Tuesday, July 30, 2012.
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Greener vehicle drivers face paying London Congestion Charge
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Thousands of motorists with ‘green cars’ face losing their exemption to the London Congestion charge, under new proposals being considered by Transport for London (TfL). The transport authority is considering [.].
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Mayor of London announces zero emission taxi deadline
Green Cars News
JANUARY 17, 2014
Just yesterday we gave you details of a new range extended taxi cab for London (see ''New range extended taxi cab could save cabbies up to ?40 40 a day''): and now the Mayor of London has issued a deadline by which all new taxi cabs must be zero emission. Latest News Green cars Electric cars'
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UK drivers still dubious of green cars
Green Cars News
JULY 6, 2010
And of that number, more than four in ten (42 per cent) believe electric and hydrogen-powered cars and motorbikes would be a hassle to fill up or charge. Tags: Green credentials Bridgestone Brighton Eco-Rally Green cars london Quetin Wilson. The findings come [.].
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Electric Infiniti, Mercedes CLA Drive, Lithium Batteries: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
JULY 30, 2014
Today on Green Car Reports: Infiniti''s electric car is once again given the green light, we drive the Mercedes-Benz CLA, and a new form of lithium anode has been developed--for potentially better batteries. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
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128 London tightens Congestion Charge and kicks diesels out
Green Cars News
APRIL 24, 2013
75g/km is the new 100g/km CO2 …for the London Congestion Charge… as the Mayor of the city, Boris Johnson commits to changes to exemptions that should deter drivers of diesel cars out of the capital. Green credentials congestion charge London' It’s been confirmed.75g/km
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Green car rally heads to Copenhagen
Green Cars News
DECEMBER 9, 2009
A convoy of green cars set off from London yesterday to head to Copenhagen in a bid to demonstrate alternatives to flying. Tags: Green cars COP15 Copenhagen Eco-Rally Honda Revolve.
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Prince Charles hosts own green car show
Green Cars News
JULY 23, 2010
Prince Charles is to host a green car show at The Mall in London during September. The 11-day festival, a celebration of all things green and environmentally conscious, will feature a wide [.].
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36 Transport for London to pour £67million into green vehicles
Green Cars News
APRIL 20, 2010
A £67million four-year international tender has been issued by Transport for London (TfL) for up to 1,300 electric or low carbon vehicles. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news electric vehicle delivery plan green vehicles Mayor Boris Johnson Mayor of London TfL Transport for London.
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High-Mileage Hybrids, Tesla-Fan Ferocity, Aluminum PIckup Trucks: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
JUNE 12, 2014
Today on Green Car Reports: A new study suggests which hybrid car may last the longest, Tesla fans fire back at stock commentator Jim Cramer, and a prediction of proliferating aluminum-bodied pickup trucks. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The Nissan Leaf reports for taxi duty in London.
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Polluters pay, 2020 Kia Soul EV, hydrogen internal combustion: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
APRIL 9, 2019
London's new pollution charge on older vehicles makes it really expensive to drive older cars into the city. And our latest Twitter poll asks what GM should do with the Volt name now that it no longer produces the car. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We had a first chance to drive the new 2020 Kia Soul EV.
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Source London installs 1,300 electric car charging points
Green Cars News
MAY 20, 2013
London''s Plugged-in Places scheme, Source London, has now successfully installed 1,300 electric car charging points across the capital. Over 60 public and private partners, led by the Transport for London (TfL) have taken an active part in helping to build the infrastructure in the two years sin[.]. Green credentials'
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68 Top five cars exempt from the London Congestion Charge
Green Cars News
APRIL 9, 2019
The introduction of the ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) in London means those with older, more polluting cars will pay £12.50 on top of London’s existing £11.50 congestion charge.
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55 London cyclists on the increase
Green Cars News
JANUARY 13, 2011
Green cars are one thing, but perhaps the most environmentally friendly mode of transport (walking aside) is to get on your bicycle – which is why it’s so encouraging to see the level of cyclists surging in London.
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London launches cycle super highways
Green Cars News
JULY 19, 2010
The first two Barclays Cycle Super Highways have now officially been launched in London with the aim of significantly increasing the number of city dwellers that choose to ride bicycles to and from work. The pilot routes run from Merton to the City via the A24 and A3 and from Barking to Tower Gateway via [.].
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Car clubs could lead the fight against London congestion
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 27, 2014
London has ‘barely scratched the surface of the potential of car clubs’ as an efficient and effective transport solution, according to a new report. New research conducted by Frost & Sullivan on behalf of Zipcar, suggests that London could become the world’s leading car club city, with car clu[.].
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Gasoline Obsolescence, Malibu Mileage & Electric Taxis: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 26, 2013
Today on Green Car Reports: London explores the use of range-extended taxis, Hyundai and Kia have decided on a gas mileage settlement and one futurist says gasoline cars could be obsolete in just a few years. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Now, the city is set.'
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BYD electric cars coming to London
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 28, 2012
As London continues in its ambitious efforts to make every minicab and taxi in the city a zero emission model by 2020, one of the leading electric car makers in China will be introducing its vehicles into the capital. That’s because BYD Auto has signed a memorandum of understanding with Green Tomato Cars to bring [.].
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61 2018 Leaf sales goal, advertising electric cars, Uber bans diesels, Lexus NX hybrid: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Today, we've got clever new ads that highlight how electric cars should be sold, an Uber ban on diesels in London, a sales goal for the 2018 Nissan Leaf, and more about next week's Frankfurt auto show. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
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78 New London Bus coming soon
Green Cars News
DECEMBER 24, 2009
Efforts to give one of the most iconic symbols of London transport an environmental makeover have taken another step forward after Transport for London (TfL) selected Wrightbus as its preferred manufacturer.
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42 London tightens Congestion Charge exemptions
Green Cars News
JULY 1, 2013
New car buyers in London will have a new magic figure that will be in the forefront of their minds from today-75g/km CO2- as the capital brings in new exemption rules to the city’s Congestion Charge. From today, new cars will no longer be able to register for the Greener Vehicle Discount which f[.]. Green credentials'
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Fuel cell hybrid taxi makes London debut
Green Cars News
JUNE 8, 2010
City dwellers and tourists in London should keep their eyes peeled for the latest environmental development in the nation’s capital – a full performance, zero emission Fuel Cell Hybrid London taxi.
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Mercedes launches eco-taxis in London
Green Cars News
FEBRUARY 8, 2010
Eco City Vehicles PLC has launched an all-electric prototype of the London-licensed Mercedes Vito taxi, which has been developed by a consortium of companies including Zytek Automotive, Penso and Mercedes Benz UK. Known as the eVito taxi, it is [.].
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Electric vans could save London businesses millions a year
Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
Businesses in London could save collectively save £200 million a year if just ten per cent of the vans registered in the city were electric, according to new analysis from the Energy Saving Trust. Green credentials' Firms could save 75 per cent in fuel costs, while also benefitting from plug-in van grant supplements[.].
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London’s air pollution hotspots revealed
Green Cars News
JUNE 26, 2013
million pieces of data from the London Mayor’s office, obtained through a Freedom of Information request, have revealed the capital’s dirtiest roads. The worst roads in London for air pollution have been revealed as the A406 (North Circular), the A282 (Dartford Crossing and the A13[.]. Green credentials' Analysis of 1.5
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Final design of New Bus for London revealed
Green Cars News
MAY 17, 2010
Using the greenest hybrid technology available, the New Bus for London, which will based on the iconic double-decker Routemaster, promises to be a hit not only with passengers but also with the environment.
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Transport for London adds four i-MiEVs to fleet
Green Cars News
JUNE 27, 2010
As efforts continue to make London the electric vehicle capital of Europe, Transport for London has added four Mitsubishi i-MiEVs to its fleet. The four vehicles are partly funded by the Government’s Low Carbon Procurement Partnership and is the first step in an effort to bring 1,000 electric vehicles to the city’s fleet by 2015.
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46 Nissan reveals new London black cab
Green Cars News
JANUARY 6, 2014
Nissan’s new take on the London black cab has been revealed, with the promise of an electric version to be launched by 2015. The new Taxi for London is based on Nissan’s successful NV200 platform. First unveiled in August 2012, the taxi has since been redesigned following feedback from the London [.].
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67 New low carbon vehicle research centre opens in London
Green Cars News
JANUARY 23, 2014
A new low carbon transport research centre has been opened at the Imperial College London has been opened today by the Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Built as part of a collaboration between the London college and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)—one of Malaysia’s lea[.]. Green credentials'
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Green car plans face electric shock
Green Cars News
MAY 29, 2009
There is great news for the expansion of green cars in Britain with a GfK NOP survey for the RAC Foundation revealing that 34million motorists are planning to buy an electric car in the next five years. “Ministers’ thinking on green technology is all over the place.
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Hydrogen-Fueled Olympics Taxis Sent 130 Miles To Refuel--On Diesel Trucks
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 1, 2012
The London Olympics now underway are a showcase for green cars. Automotive sponsor BMW is getting massive exposure for 4,000 of its greenest vehicles, including lower-emission ActiveHybrid models, fuel-efficient diesels, and much-anticipated i3 all-electric city car and i8 plug-in hybrid sports coupe.
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110 London hybrid trial reaches halfway stage
Green Cars News
MARCH 29, 2010
The three-year fleet trial of the Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid has reached the halfway stage in the London area. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid green trucks London hybrid trial London hybrid truck trial Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid Mitsubishi Fuso Truck.
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39 Sadiq Khan aims to make London zero-emission by 2050
Green Cars News
JUNE 22, 2017
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has unveiled his radical transport strategy, which includes the ambitious aim for London’s entire transport system to be zero
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