Explains the main elements of a £500 million package to support the development and use of ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) in the UK.
- £100 million for research and development
- at least £200 million on the continuation of the Plug In Car Grant, with the grant staying at £5,000 off the price of a new ULEV (until 50,000 grants or 2017)
- £31 million grant support for other ULEV sectors, including vans
- a new £35 million cities scheme to support flagship cities in introducing innovative local incentives, such as free parking, access to bus lanes and ULEV car clubs
- £20 million to encourage a new generation of ultra low emission taxis
- £30 million to boost the low emission bus market
- at least £32 million on new infrastructure including rapid chargers
- £4 million to ensure the UK has the gas refuelling facilities HGVs need to support our freight and logistics operators in their efforts to reduce the environmental impact of their business
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