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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

Green Car Congress

Medium-sized battery-electric cars are on average 14% cheaper to run than equivalent diesels today, if slow charging overnight near home and/or fast charging at preferential rates are available. Charging is a key barrier for the uptake of EVs by professional drivers.

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Charley Boorman: myenergi HQ

My Energi

The smart electric vehicle charger is now situated comfortably in Charley’s eco home in London. As more people are taking the electric vehicle industry more seriously, the UK government have announced plans to ban sales of new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars. Livewire Charging At myenergi HQ with 7Kwh zappi. says Brompton.

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Aixam Mega welcome electric car plan

Green Cars News

London Mayor Boris Johnson’s recently announced Electric Vehicle Delivery Plan is a highly positive step towards kick-starting the large-scale adoption of electric vehicles and boosting consumer confidence, according to electric quadricycle manufacturer and distributor Aixam Mega. The average journey in London is just four miles.

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electric smart ready for production

Green Cars News

Featuring a lithium-ion battery the second generation smart electric drive’s power source will have a longer range, boast a shorter charging time and will give improved performance. The ed also borrows the tried and NCAP tested Tridion safety cell from the petrol driven smart. The smart ed has no gear change and can reach 30 mph in 6.5

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Electric cars buyers guide

Drive Electric

That’s why the government has banned the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030. One of the big concerns we encounter when people are considering switching to an electric vehicle (EV) , is that they think it’s going to be much more expensive than a petrol or diesel car. How long does it take to charge an electric car?

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

He envisioned “hundreds of thousands” of charging spots, as well as a number of stations where drained batteries could be exchanged for fresh ones. they have a degree of autonomy beyond the reach of federal government and can often make tough decisions: for example, California’s climate goals and London’s congestion charging.

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