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100 Tesla Model 3 vehicles offered to private hire drivers in London

Teslarati

They Tesla cars will replace internal combustion engine vehicles, reducing air pollution in London. As per Amber , about 3,600 to 4,100 premature deaths in London are attributed to air pollution every year. However, levels of air pollution in London are still too high for many people.

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Petrol and diesel vehicles banned from areas of London

Green Cars News

A new scheme will see pure petrol and diesel vehicles banned from some areas of east London at peak hours, with drivers who flout the rules set to be hit with £130 fines.

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Could bamboo ethanol be the ultimate petrol alternative?

Green Cars News

From vegetable oil to corn, there have been a host of biofuels discussed as alternatives to petrol: however, now a new study has suggested that bamboo may be the ultimate option. According to research at Imperial College London, bioethanol production from bamboo in China is economically and technic[.].

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Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

DIY Electric Car

London belongs to one of the largest cities in the world. London's undergrounds is one of the most developed in the world but also one of the oldest in the world counting over a 100 years. These were on the streets of London for the past 10 years however they were running only on the pedal power. Maxpro Pedicabs - [link]

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Shell petrol stations hit by Greenpeace campaigners

Green Cars News

At least 50 Shell stations in London have been overrun by Greenpeace protestors as part of the environmental charity’s Save the Arctic campaign. Campaigners for the charity began using emergency shut off switches at the stations to stop petrol supplies to forecourt pumps.

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London T-Charge comes into force for older, more polluting vehicles

Green Cars News

The London T-charge, which mainly applies to pre-2006 diesel and petrol vehicles has come into force today (23 October).

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Nissan LEAF plays ‘Taxi’ for London folks

Green Cars News

A fleet of Nissan LEAF models assumed the role of London taxis last weekend, providing free taxi rides for many London residents and visitors to the capital. The stunt aimed to highlight how the fully-electric ‘taxi’ was six times cheaper to fuel than a conventional petrol-powered car.

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