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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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Geely raises $400M via Green Bonds sale to develop and produce TX5 range-extended electric London taxis

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China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) has raised $400 million through the first Green Bond sale on the offshore market from a Chinese automobile company to support the design, development and production of range-extended electric vehicles by its UK subsidiary, the LondonTaxi Company (LTC), manufacturer of the iconic London Black Cab.

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London Drivers Ditch Diesel As New ULEV Rules Kick In

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London's expanded ULEV zone goes into effect this week.

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World Leaders: Phase Out Sales Of New Gas Cars By 2030

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By The Co-Executive Directors of Coltura, Matthew Metz and Janelle London of Coltura. World Leaders: Phase Out Sales of […]. Coltura is a Seattle-based nonprofit whose mission is to improve climate, health, and equity by accelerating the switch from gasoline and diesel to cleaner alternatives.

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London, Transportation Fees, & EV Adoption — An Equation To Lower Air Pollution

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The mayor, Sadiq Khan, says that London can be a global leader in smart road pricing.

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UK accelerates end of sale of new gasoline and diesel cars to 2030, hybrids to 2035

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that the government will accelerate the ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel vehicles, bringing it forward by ten years to 2030, as part of a “Green Industrial Revolution.” The sale of hybrid cars will be allowed until 2035.

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MyCar EV Now On Sale in London

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Launched at the British International Motor Show in July 2008 ( earlier post ) and voted Electric Car of the Year at the Green Fleet awards, the MyCar electric vehicle is now on sale at evstores in London. The two-seater MyCar CV.2 2 is developed and manufactured by EuAuto Technologies in Hong Kong—Hong Kong’s first car manufacturer.

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