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RAC says UK motorists are reducing car use because of higher costs, support for higher speed limits falling

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The latest annual Report on Motoring by the Royal Automotive Club (RAC) says that motorists are continuing to give up important day-to-day activities by car as a result of the high cost of motoring. The report, based on a survey of motorists’ opinions also says that support for higher motorway speed limits has declined.

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The five-year cost of running electric vehicles: How different models compare

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EVs cost less to own and have higher residual values, according to new report from Australian motoring clubs. The post The five-year cost of running electric vehicles: How different models compare appeared first on The Driven.

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Study examines potential for alternatives to new car ownership models to advance EV market

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The paper, “Car Rental 2.0”, summarizes the findings from a joint seminar held by the RAC Foundation and BVRLA earlier this year on alternatives to car ownership: car rental, traditional and one-way car clubs, and ridesharing. The practicality of recharging conflicts with the way car club and car rental cars are used. pay-as-you-go.

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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

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The cost of use is lower with ë-Berlingo Van: the cost of electricity consumption is five times lower than the cost of fuel for a traditional van and because its maintenance is simpler, it is estimated to be 30% less expensive. The Club version, available in sizes M and XL, is the most versatile.

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Toyota Aims to Reduce Fuel Cell Vehicle Cost to 1/10 of Current By Commercialization in 2015; Reduction to Another 1/10 With Scale

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Toyota’s targeted cost reductions in fuel cell vehicles. In a news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Friday, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said that the company plans to begin mass production of electric vehicles in the US in 2012, followed by US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015. Source: Toyota.

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Tata Motors Indica Vista EVX wins small passenger EV category at RAC Future Car Challenge

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The Royal Automobile Club’s new initiative was staged as part of the 2010 LBVCR weekend to actively promote and demonstrate environmentally-friendly energy technologies. The Tata Indica Vista EVX completed the 58-mile journey from Brighton to London at an energy cost of £1.35 (US$2.18). Click to enlarge.

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UK Automobile Association survey finds 1% plan to buy hybrid or EVs; RAC report finds price key barrier to green car take-up

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Meanwhile, the Royal Automobile Club’s (RAC) latest Report on Motoring 2011 suggests that nearly 50% of drivers think that the price of greener vehicles is prohibitive. Our AA/Populus panel reflects the views of motorists.The cost of fuel is top of drivers’ concerns.