ELECTRIC CARS
January 1st, 2003
BY KEITH NUTHALLCONTROVERSIAL congestion charges to be introduced in London next month look set to encourage more drivers to switch to more environmentally friendly road transport, according to a recent survey.Car hire company Holiday Autos found that one in four drivers was considering renting an electric or hybrid vehicle to avoid having to pay Pounds 5 per day to enter the capital. Electric cars are not only exempt from the new congestion charge but many areas of central London offer free parking, meaning drivers could save themselves on average around Pounds ...
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