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15/04/2010
Hybrid Chosen For ‘Plugged-in Places’
UK car manufacturer Axon Automotive has been chosen to be part of the signing ceremony to launch the cooperation between E-on and Milton Keynes Council to provide the charging infrastructure for electric cars.
Milton Keynes is one of three ‘Plugged-in Places’ which will accelerate the uptake of Electric vehicles in Britain, along with London and Newcastle.
"We are really excited by the electric vehicle facilities that will be available in MK and it’s a great place to see how electric cars, including the Axon, are used in practice," said Steve Cousins, Axon’s Director.
"Our car is a Plug-in Hybrid”, he added, “allows full electric mode for local travel and uses a petrol or bioethanol powered engine for long distance or motorway travel. This way we have no limitation on range but can also maximise the benefits of electrics day to day without the cost and weight of large batteries."
The Axon car is a multipurpose vehicle built for two adults plus substantial amounts of luggage. The cars which should qualify for a £5000 government subsidy and will be available from early 2012.
(PR)
Milton Keynes is one of three ‘Plugged-in Places’ which will accelerate the uptake of Electric vehicles in Britain, along with London and Newcastle.
"We are really excited by the electric vehicle facilities that will be available in MK and it’s a great place to see how electric cars, including the Axon, are used in practice," said Steve Cousins, Axon’s Director.
"Our car is a Plug-in Hybrid”, he added, “allows full electric mode for local travel and uses a petrol or bioethanol powered engine for long distance or motorway travel. This way we have no limitation on range but can also maximise the benefits of electrics day to day without the cost and weight of large batteries."
The Axon car is a multipurpose vehicle built for two adults plus substantial amounts of luggage. The cars which should qualify for a £5000 government subsidy and will be available from early 2012.
(PR)
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