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Zipcar Launches Car Sharing Club with Hybrids, PHEV and EV in London

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Car-sharing operator Zipcar and the Westminster City Council in London have launched a new car sharing club fleet that will initially include 20 hybrid vehicles and will offer members access to the country’s first all-electric car club vehicle, a Citroen c1.

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Delphi unveils new 48V mild hybrid system; working with two OEMs toward production within 18 months

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Delphi Automotive PLC unveiled a 48-volt mild-hybrid vehicle solution; the company confirmed it is working with two global automakers and could see production within 18 months. Showcased in a Honda Civic 1.6-liter One out of every 10 cars sold globally in 2025 will be a 48-volt, mild hybrid. Data source: IHS] —Jeff Owens.

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Uber passes 1-billion ride mark

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A £5 London uberX ride on Christmas Eve from London Fields, Hackney to Hoxton in a blue Honda Insight Hybrid was the billionth Uber trip. Uber also made a donation to Hackney Pirates—a charity serving the neighborhood where the billionth trip started.

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Honda technician wins a CR-Z

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Honda technician, John Couldridge, got a pleasant surprise when we was handed the keys to a brand new Honda CR-Z as recognition of his achievements at the WorldSkills London 2011. The black GT version of Honda’s sporty hybrid coupe was presented in a surprise ceremony by the Japanese carmaker’s UK MD Dave Hodgetts.

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UK putting up nearly $18M to establish initial hydrogen refueling network of up to 15 stations

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—Minister Hancock, speaking in Japan where he met executives at Honda, Nissan and Toyota. By 2040 all new cars and vans will be ultra-low emission vehicles and this could be delivered by a variety of technologies, including plug-in hybrids, pure EVs and hydrogen. Earlier post.).

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London to host new UK green car show

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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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ZipCar rides into London

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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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