 Conventional Folding bicycle  |
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| Suitable for small living spaces. Can be easily taken on public transport and kept in the corner of the office. | |
| Emissions: | zero |
| Noise levels: | +/- 15dba |
| Propulsion: | pedal |
| Power: | 180W (human) |
| Ave. city speed * | 6 - 15mph |
| Top speed: | 30mph |
| Range: | 25miles |
| No. of seats | 1 |
| Wt (unladen / max): | 5.5kg - 40kg / 100kg |
| Road tax: | Zero |
| Congestion charge: | Zero |
| Purchase price ± | £90 - £1300 |
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Conventional Rigid Bicycle
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| Cycling is easier than most non-cyclists think. power-assistance is only really necessary in extremely hilly areas or when the payload exceeds 80kg. | |
| Emissions: | zero |
| Noise levels: | +/- 15dba |
| Propulsion & fuel: | pedal |
| Power: | 180W (ave. cyclist) |
| Ave. city speed * | 10 - 15mph |
| Top speed: | 35mph (ave. cyclist) |
| Range: | 25miles (on battery) |
| No. of seats | 1 |
| Wt. (unladen / max): | 5kg - 40kg / up to 250kg |
| Road tax: | Zero |
| Congestion charge: | Zero |
| Purchase price ± | £50 - £10,000 |
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Conventional 50cc Scooter
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| Lightweight aluminium Folding bicycle with removable li-ion battery and electric motor. Can easily be taken on bus / train etc. | |
| Emissions: | zero |
| Noise levels: | 75dba - 100dba |
| Propulsion & fuel: | petrol |
| Power: | 1.5 - 3kW |
| Ave. city speed * | 6 - 15mph |
| Top speed: | 30mph [restricted] |
| Range: | +/-100miles |
| No. of seats | 1 |
| Wt. (unladen / max): | 20kg / 90kg |
| Road tax: | £15 |
| Congestion charge: | Zero |
| Purchase price ± | £90 - £1300 |
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Conventional City Car/super-mini
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| Small 2-seater and 2+2 seater cars with internal combustion engines. 60% of car trips are less than 5 miles, 25% are less than 2 miles. | |
| Emissions: | 85 - 155g/km CO2 |
| Noise levels: | 75dba - 100dba |
| Propulsion & fuel: | petrol / diesel |
| Power: | +/-30kW |
| Ave. city speed * | 6 - 15mph |
| Top speed: | +/-50mph |
| Range: | +/-100miles |
| No. of seats | 4 |
| Wt. (unladen / max): | |
| Road tax (bands A-F): | £35-£125 |
| Congestion charge: | Zero |
| Purchase price ± | £90 - £1300 |
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Conventional Family Car
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| Mid-sized car with internal combustion engine suitable for families. A car with all its comfort, entertainment & safety features needs +/-50 kW to provide adequate acceleration and hill climbing. | |
| Emissions: | +/-185g/km CO2 |
| Noise levels: | 75dba - 100dba |
| Propulsion & fuel: | petrol / diesel |
| Power: | 80 - 130kW |
| Ave. city speed * | 7 - 10 mph |
| Top speed: | +/-115mph |
| Range: | +/-500miles |
| No. of seats | 4 / 5 |
| Wt. (unladen / max): | 1,000 - 1,500 kg |
| Road tax: > 165g/km / > 205g/km | £175 / £405 |
| Congestion charge: | Zero |
| Purchase price ± | £90 - £1300 |
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Conventional micro van
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| Micro and car-based vans suitable for couriers, florists, plumbers, electricians etc. | |
| CO2 Emissions: | 85 - 155g/km |
| Noise levels: | 75dba - 100dba |
| Propulsion & fuel: | petrol / diesel |
| Power: | +/-45kW |
| Ave. city speed * | 6 - 15mph |
| Top speed: | +/-100mph |
| Range: | +/-50mpg |
| No. of seats | 2 |
| Payload: | +/-500kg |
| Road tax: | +/-£125 |
| Congestion charge: | £8 |
| Purchase price ± | +/-£8000 |
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Conventional Van
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| Mid-sized van with internal combustion engine. | |
| Emissions: | +/-250g/km CO2 |
| Noise levels: | 65dba |
| Propulsion & fuel: | petrol / diesel |
| Power: | 100 - 200kW |
| Ave. city speed * | 7 - 10 mph |
| Top speed: | +/-100mph |
| Range: | +/-500miles |
| No. of seats | 2 / 3 |
| Wt. (unladen / max): | 1,500 / |
| Road tax: | |
| Congestion charge: | £8 / day |
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Hybrid Technology |
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What if our electric cars could be used in the city and also use conventional fuel to take us long distances at high speed. Hybrid vehicles combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor and battery. The amount of electric power depends on the size and quality of the battery. The electric motor may only provide additional power during acceleration and high load conditions, or it may be possible to use solely electric (zero emissions) power for short distances. The battery can be recharged by the internal combustion engine and from energy absorbed during braking. With 'plug-in hybrids' the battery can aslo be charged by plugging it into the mains. Company vehicle tax is linked to both vehicle cost and emission rating. Based on an average car emission of 165 g/km you will be paying 21% of vehicle value. Vehicles powered solely by electric are subject to only a 9% tax band. | |
| Lifecycle emissions of CO, CO2, NOx, PM : (tailpipe & fuel production) |
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