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Toyota confirms Yaris Hybrid emissions

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Toyota has today confirmed that the forthcoming Yaris Hybrid will emit just 79g/km of CO2 when it comes to the UK this July. The ultra-low CO2 figure ensures the supermini will have some of the lowest running costs of any car; qualifying for free road tax, London congestion charge exemption, and for company car drivers, [.].

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Sixty days and counting: act now to beat congestion charge switch

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That means we’re officially less than two months away from new rules being implemented for the London Congestion Charge. As of June 28, 2013, the only vehicles that will qualify to be completely exempt from the charge will be those emitting 75g/km of CO2 or less. However, [.].

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Fahrvegnügen and fuhgedaboutit: V-Dub Disses Hybrids, Hydrogen & CO2 Concern

Plugs and Cars

Low carbon cars don't make the air cleaner. And he wasn't asked about batteries or plug-in hybrids or electric cars. If someone said that every car must be a hybrid, the car industry would be bankrupt quicker than anything else. Even Toyota would have problems if they had to produce hybrids in high volumes.

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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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Toyota Prius named WhatGreenCar of the Year

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The title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009 has been awarded to the ‘next generation’ Toyota Prius, due to be launched in the UK on 1 st August 2009. The judging was completely independent and showcased the most innovative green cars available to drive in the UK during 2009. Tags: Toyota WhatGreenCar.

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greentomatocars offer a free ride in first new Prius model

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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. Tags: Green credentials Toyota car hire greentomatocars prius.

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Volvo call on Mayor to redress the Congestion Charge balance

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Volvo has called on the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the criteria for London Congestion Charge exemption. Since the charging zone began operating in 2003 Hybrid cars have been exempt from the charge (currently £8.00 Green Car of the Year award from The Mayor recently. Volvo’s What Car?

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