New London Congestion Charge effective 4th January 2011

The Green Car Guide has just announced its Top 10 Cars that you'll be able to drive in London free of the New London Congestion Charge which starts on 4th January 2011 - Green Car Guide

It reports that: "Boris's new emissions-based system, where cars emitting 100 g/km CO2 or less will be exempt - as long as they meet Euro 5 air quality standards - will replace the current 'technology-based' approach, meaning that hybrids will no longer necessarily be exempt from the charge - unless they comply with the criteria above.

The outcome is likely to be that lots of diesel-engined cars will replace the popularity of cars such as the previous-generation Toyota Prius, which emitted 104 g/km CO2 and which will soon have to pay to drive in central London...

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Electric cars will be appearing from mainstream manufacturers from early 2011, and with zero tailpipe emissions they will provide a much better solution to help with clean air in central London. However they will be treated no differently in terms of Congestion Charge exemption than a diesel car emitting 99 g/km CO2... Green Car Guide