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greentomatocars offer a free ride in first new Prius model

Green Cars News

Green car hire firm, greentomatocars will take delivery of the very first third generation Toyota Prius in London today and to celebrate the firm is offering free passage to customers. On Friday 14 August, any lucky customer that travels in the new Prius won’t have to pay for their journey.

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UK pricing revealed for new Prius

Green Cars News

Is the new Toyota Prius the most eagerly anticipated vehicle of 2009? The Prius T3 will set its buyers back £18,370; the T4 costs £19,990; and the T Spirit can be bought for £21,210. The new Prius boasts of improved performance and total economy.

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Insight the top hybrid performer

Green Cars News

Move over Toyota Prius - there’s a new green car leader in town. Since going on sale in the UK, 229 Insight models have been sold ahead of its nearest rival the Toyota Prius at 198 units. Honda Insight customers also have the benefit of high residual values of 44 per cent as well as exemption from the London Congestion Charge.

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Time to review congestion charges. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

A scheme that involves the public dipping into their pockets every day is rarely greeted with enthusiasm, but the success of the London Congestion Charge has silenced most of its critics. Currently, only alternative fuel vehicles are exempt from the London Congestion Charge. Is the congestion charge unfair?

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EV special III / Opinion / Hybrid & Electric / Themes / Welcome - Minds in Motion

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In London we have congestion charge, plus a customer dense network. Marjan announces that the car purchase tax (BPM) relief, granted only until 2012, will be extended. And then, more toned down: at least arrange for lease car tax reduction for EVs and make EV parking free. All initiatives help, Marjan stresses.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Breaking News Feed Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit Vectrix in trouble, may be for sale REPORT: Toyota claims 40,000 pre-orders for new Prius Cadillac Converj reportedly approved for production *UPDATED New York 2009: Mitsubishi confirms i-MiEV will come to U.S. Follow us on Twitter! New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Thats double the milage of a Prius and a lot more fun! Reply to this comment by Erictheruler1 April 7, 2009 8:12 AM PDT If this is my tax dollars at work please stop giving them to GM. Topics: Deals and investments , Transportation Tags: GM , Segway , city transportation , 2009 New York auto show Share: Digg Del.icio.us

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