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Lexus LF-FC Concept, Electric London Taxi, Big Rig KERS: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

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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EV News: On the 2022 horizon

Electric Auto Association

Arrival EV rideshare revolution The new 3-wheel Arrival Car , inspired by the London black cab, is aimed specifically at the rideshare market. Lexus RX 450e. Lexus All electric debut, all electric promise Lexus debuted its Rx 450e along with a promise to go all BEV by 2030. Arrival Car. GMC Sierra Denali pickup tease.

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2018 Leaf sales goal, advertising electric cars, Uber bans diesels, Lexus NX hybrid: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

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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Lexus reveals full details of new hybrid

Green Cars News

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. Tags: Lexus CT 200h hybrid model new price.

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Boris to review London Congestion Charge exemptions for hybrids

Green Cars News

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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On Prius

Plugs and Cars

The pathetic CARB staff ZEV recommendations ( here ); Bob Lutz's latest inanity about inefficient windshield wipers effect on electric cars' range; London's step backward on the congestion charge. Reminds me to blog about that Lexus ad campaign casting a spell around the letter h. I'll get to them. But for now, enjoy a pointed chuckle.

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Volvo call on Mayor to redress the Congestion Charge balance

Green Cars News

Volvo has called on the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the criteria for London Congestion Charge exemption. Hybrid-powered cars have CO2 outputs ranging from 89g/km to 219g/km, yet all are exempt from the London Congestion Charge. Tags: Volvo Boris Johnson congestion charge Lexus. Volvo’s What Car?

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