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Grants for low-carbon vehicles survive spending cuts but will be subject to review
28 July 2010
Responding to news today that Transport Secretary Philip Hammond will announce a review of grants for low-carbon vehicles in 2012, instead of committing to contine grants until 2015 as promised by the Labour Government, Friends of the Earth's transport campaigner Richard Dyer said:
"It's disappointing that the Government has not committed to continue grants for greener cars until 2015 - longer term financial incentives are a great way to kick-start the market for low-carbon vehicles in Britain.
"But it will be many years before electric and hybrid cars make a meaningful contribution to slashing UK carbon emissions - we need to generate green electricity to do that, from renewable sources of energy.
"If the Government is serious about tackling climate change and boosting the economy it should reverse green technology spending cuts and prioritise funding for cost-effective schemes that get people using public transport, cycling and walking more."
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Last modified: Jul 2010
