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Motor industry must produce greener vehicles
7 January 2009
The Government should only give financial support to the car industry if companies guarantee that they will play their part in cutting UK carbon dioxide emissions, Friends of the Earth said today. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders today renewed its call for Government assistance after announcing that new car sales fell again in December.
Friends of the Earth's transport campaigner, Tony Bosworth, said:
"The motor industry is clearly facing difficult times - but any Government help must be on the condition that the industry plays its part in helping the UK move towards a low carbon economy by fast-tracking the production of greener cars."
"Cleaner, smarter cars that use less fuel will not just cut climate-changing emissions, they will slash fuel bills too."
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Last modified: Jan 2009
