Zero-emissions electric vans offer obvious benefits, but fleet managers remain overwhelmingly sceptical. While they cost as little as 2.7p per mile in 'fuel' and are exempt from the London congestion charge and VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), operators fret about their limited range between recharges, a shortage of public charging points, long-term battery life, residual values and the price tag. Yes, these issues are being addressed: charging points are coming on; at least one manufacturer is offering the battery pack under a separate lease; and the government's Plug-in Van Grant knocks 20% off list prices up to £8,000.
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机译：零排放的电动货车具有明显的好处，但车队管理者仍然持怀疑态度。尽管它们的“燃料”成本仅为每英里2.7p，并且免于伦敦的交通拥堵费和VED（车辆消费税），但运营商担心充电之间的范围有限，公共充电点不足，长期电池不足寿命，残值和价格标签。是的，这些问题正在解决：收费点不断增加；至少有一家制造商以单独的租约方式提供电池组；政府的插件范格兰特（Plug-in Van Grant）将标价降低了20％，最高定价为8,000英镑。
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