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Electric company car tax explained

Drive Electric

The UK government slashed electric company car tax, instantly making EVs much more attractive for businesses and employees. Here we take a look at what company car tax is, what’s changed, and how it compares between different types of cars. What is company car tax? How much is company car tax? Company Car Tax bands.

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Boris to review London Congestion Charge exemptions for hybrids

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London Mayor Boris Johnson and Transport for London (TfL) is set to review the London Congestion Charge following complaints that the current system for exemptions to the charge is unfair. Transport for London will report their recommendations by the end of the year. per day.

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Toyota confirms Yaris Hybrid emissions

Green Cars News

Toyota has today confirmed that the forthcoming Yaris Hybrid will emit just 79g/km of CO2 when it comes to the UK this July. The ultra-low CO2 figure ensures the supermini will have some of the lowest running costs of any car; qualifying for free road tax, London congestion charge exemption, and for company car drivers, [.].

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Insight the top hybrid performer

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During its first month of sales, the Honda Insight has outsold its competitors in the hybrid market. Indeed Honda can boast some terrific sales success with the Civic Hybrid also selling 79 units during the month meaning total hybrid sales of 308 from the Honda family. The Insight 1.3-litre

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Deloitte study concludes mass adoption of EVs in Europe is some distance away

Green Car Congress

In the UK, however, consumers consider the ability to travel at least 200 miles between charges to be the tipping point, especially in London and the South East. Currently, hybrids and battery electric vehicles represent a tiny fraction of total cars on the road. It is clear that this innovation is a priority for car manufacturers.

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

Greenpeace , on the other hand, argues that sales of all diesel and petrol vehicles, including hybrids, must end by 2030 to meet such a target. However, there has been public pushback over how to pay for the plan and its push to decrease personal driving by imposing a mileage tax. For the U.S.

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Public needs ‘help to make low carbon choices’, says Peugeot

Green Cars News

Commissioned by French car maker Peugeot, a poll of the motoring public suggests that the public are failing to understand the current road tax system, with 20 per cent confused by [.]. Tags: Peugeot electric hybrid ion london low emission MPs Mu research.

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