The future of the UK as a leader in the development and take-up of low emission vehicles has been given a boost with government’s announcement of how the Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) will spend its £500m funding allocation over the next five years.
Representing the UK motor industry, SMMT called on government to instigate a balanced approach to the 2015-2020 funding package, incorporating elements of consumer incentives, a strategic investment in infrastructure and increased R&D support. Furthermore, we asked that all parts of the road transport industry should benefit.
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander and Transport Minister Baroness Kramer delivered on this ask, announcing a package of measures which will help the UK lead the global shift to low and ultra-low carbon vehicles and technologies. It also provides crucial strategic opportunities for growth and jobs across the UK automotive industry.
Significantly it also includes £4m for a network to support gas refuelling of buses and lorries.
