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UK Government Announces £5,000 Grants Towards Purchase of Electric Drive Vehicles and First Plugged-in Places

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The Plug-in Car Grant will be distributed directly to consumers at the point of purchase and will be managed in a similar way to the grant made as part of the Government’s scrappage scheme. Crash safety: EC whole vehicle type approval; OR. Total funding of £230 million (US$351 million) is available throughout the scheme.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Drive Electric has advocated for a comprehensive plan to decarbonise transport for the past two years. Many leading markets and car manufacturers have committed to effectively phasing out fossil fuel powered light vehicles. There are new makers in China and India that have cheaper alternatives coming onto the market.