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UK will need toll roads as drivers turn to eco-friendly cars
The UK will need to undertake a major overhaul of road taxes, including the introduction of widespread road tolls, as more drivers turn to eco-friendly cars, according to a new report.
Updated: Chargemaster plugs Oxford into electric vehicle network
UK electric vehicle charging point developer and supplier Chargemaster is launching its fast-charging POLAR network in Oxford today.
Waitrose checks out first rapid charging point for electric cars
UK supermarket chair Waitrose announced today that is in installing its first rapid charging point for electric vehicles in conjunction with supplier Chargemaster plc.
Nissan hails British Gas electric van trial a success
Nissan is hailing the success of its e-NV200 prototype electric van, which British Gas says confirms its decision to switch 10% of its light commercial vehicle fleet to electric over the next three years.
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Vauxhall’s Ampera comes to UK
Vauxhall’s long-awaited four-seater hatchback Ampera, which won the 2012 ‘Car of the Year’ award at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, will go on sale in the UK today.
CODA promises “affordable” all-electric vehicle
US electric vehicle developer CODA Holdings is joining forces with Great Wall Motors Company to develop a new “affordable” all-electric car.
Norway laps up 1000 Nissan LEAFs in six months
Norway has lapped up 1000 of Nissan’s all-electric LEAFs in just six months, according to the company.
GE unveils new networked electric vehicle recharging system
GE Energy has unveiled the latest version of its 2010 WattStation electric vehicle recharging platform that is now networked to provide a raft of new features.
UK government backs trials of low-carbon trucks
The UK government is backing trials of low-carbon trucks with an investment of £9.5 million from the Department for Transport and Technology Strategy Board.
Bioenergy strategy unveiled by UK energy minister
UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry today unveiled a new bioenergy strategy for the UK that could see the creation of a sector producing 11% of the country’s energy by 2020 while supporting 50,000 jobs.