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First plug-in Prius trial launches in London

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Toyota launches its first trial of Plug-in Prius models in the UK today, as it embarks on a three year leasing programme in collaboration with EDF Energy. The Japanese carmaker launches the programme that sees 20 of its new prototype plug-in models begin trials in London by joining the vehicle fleets of five businesses and [.].

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Plug-in Prius trial results ‘hugely encouraging’

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Toyota’s trial of 20 plug-in hybrid versions of its Prius model to businesses and organisations in London is already resulting in ‘encouraging’, real-world data which shows the fuel and CO2 emission saving potential of the technology, the car maker says.

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On Prius

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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. Check out the blog Stuff White People Like on the Prius. One car that defines all that they love: the Toyota Prius. I'll get to them.

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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. Other vehicles include a VW Caddy Maxi van and a Toyota Verso people carrier.

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Toyota kicks off plug-in trial in France

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Over the last few weeks we’ve brought you details about Toyota’s plans to start plug-in hybrid vehicle trials in China (see article) and London (see article) – however, now one of these trials is officially under way – in France.

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Streetcar first to hire out plug-in Prius

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Car club company, Streetcar is to be the first in the UK to begin hiring out a plug-in Prius. An Amberjac adapted Pruis will be available to hire in London through Streetcar, from just £5.95 Tags: Green credentials Toyota Amberjac car club plug-in hybrid StreetCar. an hour, the Guardian reports.

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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

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London could soon replace California as the electric car capital of the world. Thanks in large part to Mayor "Red Ken" Livingstone, who enacted London's much criticized congestion charge policy in 2003. nk Global views London as a first market when it relaunches the Th!nk India's Reva was first into the market with the G-Wiz.

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