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Electric vehicle lease scheme launched in London with 50 LEAFs; enrolled in EV trials

Green Car Congress

An electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme has been launched in London as part of UK Power Networks’ Low Carbon London EV trials. The lease scheme aspect of the Low Carbon London EV trials is being delivered in partnership with Future Transport Systems. EVs are exempt from road tax and the London Congestion Charge.

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Electric-powered Classic Mini Conversion that is Light & Kind to the Wallet & Environment launched in UK

EV Obssesion

London Electric Cars (LEC) has launched a classic Mini EV conversion that doesn’t cost the earth From £25,000 excluding local taxes, shipping and donor, LEC can electrify any classic Mini Using any customer donor classic Mini LEC offers a basic 20 kWh conversion with a range of 60 – 70 real-world city miles with upgrades […].

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

Green Car Congress

Widely ignored, although gaining attention, is China’s strategic positioning as a crucial gatekeeper to several key “green” technologies, including battery energy storage to support electric vehicles (EVs)—specifically, battery electric vehicles (BEVs)—along with stationary storage for power grids. Nickel is no exception.

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LSE report concludes UK carbon tax would do nothing to reduce European-wide greenhouse gas emissions

Green Car Congress

The UK Government is currently consulting on a carbon floor price or tax which would mean that UK electricity companies would have to pay extra for the carbon they emit. Until now power generators have been exempt from the Climate Change Levy, the closest thing that the UK has to a carbon tax.

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Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

DIY Electric Car

London belongs to one of the largest cities in the world. London's undergrounds is one of the most developed in the world but also one of the oldest in the world counting over a 100 years. There is also an excellent network of overground trains and if we think of it all of these are powered by massive electric drives.

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Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future – ET Auto

Baua Electric

At a sprawling vehicle test centre in the English countryside, a hydrogen-powered Grenadier 4×4 made by Ineos Automotive grips steep and rugged tracks, showcasing its off-road capabilities. Polls widely suggest that Sunak’s Conservatives will lose power to the main opposition Labour Party.

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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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