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London’s Congestion Charge, while being a drastic measure in the eyes of many, is still an excellent way to force people out of their cars altogether, or at least make them search for greener alternatives.
Also, while the fact that it has brought about alarmingly large numbers of GeeWiz EVs, which are not pleasant in any way (to look at or to drive), is somewhat of an aesthetic downside, it has still achieved its goals, we say. However, while cars which emit less than 100 g/km of CO2 are currently exempt from having to pay it, that number could drop to 75 g/km of CO2, as of July 2013.
This means that only a very small number of cars will be exempt from paying the Congestion Charge, and these are mainly all-electric vehicles, and some very efficient hybrids, but not all of them. If the idea goes through, authorities hope it will spur UK buyers to buy more EVs, as sales of such cars have been rather slow, with no real sign of picking up – this may be the push they need, at least in London.
Story via thisismoney.co.uk
This means that only a very small number of cars will be exempt from paying the Congestion Charge, and these are mainly all-electric vehicles, and some very efficient hybrids, but not all of them. If the idea goes through, authorities hope it will spur UK buyers to buy more EVs, as sales of such cars have been rather slow, with no real sign of picking up – this may be the push they need, at least in London.
Story via thisismoney.co.uk
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