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Ford’s Go!Drive car sharing on-demand experiment in London entering beta phase

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The target is to have more than 2,000 Londoners in the program. It is also about Ford having access to new user groups, particularly young Gen Ys who live or work in London and who would not typically own a car. That’s helping us get of the softer part of the data, helps us understand the choice between petrol and electric.

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Hyundai Offering Free Chargers to EV Buyers, Swelling Industry Incentives

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But you’ll still have to find someone to install the unit into your home, to which the manufacturer has offered a $600 credit toward installation. While the price is heavily dependent upon where you live and how your home is set up, the average cost to have a Level 2 charger installed typically ranges between $1,000 and $2,000.

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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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. In states (or countries ) with a high proportion of coal-generated electricity, the miles needed to break-even climb more. For the U.S. Even a few US cities it might be livable without a car.

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Michelin doesn’t want you to buy as many EV tires

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It also provided an update on how it’s working to effectively reinvent retread technology with sustainability in mind, allowing the original tire plus four retreads to provide up to a million miles of service in heavy commercial trucks. “If Even the lighter oil can be used to create resins used in the tires. As the U.K.

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London City Commuting: Why an EV makes sense

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It almost seems as though London is against us mere motorists. With some great transport links to take advantage of, having a car in London isn’t always necessary or practical. Why are EVs best for London? Thankfully, the UK Government has taken the crucial step of banning the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

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Charley Boorman: myenergi HQ

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Charley, best known for co-hosting the adventure-packed ‘Long Way’ TV shows with fellow actor and friend Ewan McGregor, has recently had installed our multi-award winning product ‘the zappi ’. The smart electric vehicle charger is now situated comfortably in Charley’s eco home in London. BATTRY RANGE: 146 -mile city range.

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UK TSB Awards £25M to Eight Low-Carbon Vehicle Demonstration Projects; Focus On Electric Vehicles

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Today’s announcement signals our intent to reduce our dependence on petrol- and diesel-based engines, and determine the best practical alternatives. London South East Bid. Individuals can apply to participate in these research trials across the London South East and West Midlands regions. Low Carbon doesn’t mean low performance.

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