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Government Green Car Grant – Greenpeace Response
28 Jul '10
Commenting on news today that a government grant for green cars will survive cutbacks, Greenpeace transport campaigner Vicky Wyatt said:
“Electric cars are one of the ways we can cut our dependence on oil and move towards a clean, green transport system. That’s why it’s good news that the government has announced this first chunk of funding.
“But if the government is serious about putting hundreds of thousands more electric cars on Britain’s roads, it’s vital that Phillip Hammond makes a long-term commitment and stumps up the full £230 million, as promised by the previous government.
“This will boost the confidence of car makers who are looking to provide investment and jobs in UK, whilst at the same time helping the UK to cut carbon emissions.”
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond today said that a promised grant of up to £5,000 towards the cost of a green car has survived Government cutbacks and will go ahead from January 2011.
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