London goes electric to cut smog
London goes electric to cut smog
Green Ideas editorial team
Up to 3000 electric cars are set to help London clean up its dirty air, as a new car-sharing scheme comes to the British capital.
Smog in the city is currently so bad that the EU is likely to fine England $600 million every year for exceeding legal limits on nitrogen dioxide from traffic fumes.
However, there are hopes that a switch to emissions-free electric cars could make a big difference, with a ‘Bluecars’ scheme launching next year.
Bluecars will be available from recharging points all over the city, to anyone paying a small regular membership fee, and are accessed with smart swipecards, which then bill drivers based on use. The system will be similar to the popular ‘Boris bikes’ scheme for bicycles.