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NFDA welcomes PM’s £106m pledge for zero-emissions sector

Car Dealer Magazine by Car Dealer Magazine
September 12, 2018
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THE National Franchised Dealers Association has welcomed news that the government is to plough £106m into zero-emission vehicles research and development.

Theresa May made the announcement yesterday at the Zero Emission Vehicle Summit in Birmingham, as she set out plans for the UK to be at the forefront of the sector, which also covers new batteries and low-carbon technology.

The money will include £25m for developing batteries for electric vehicles, £20m towards a hydrogen supply competition and £22m for the Integrated Delivery Programme, supporting universities’ and businesses’ research.

May, pictured looking at electric cars at the summit, said: ‘I want to see Britain, once again, leading from the front and working with industries and countries around the world to spearhead change.

‘That is why I have set this country an ambitious mission: to put the UK at the forefront of the design and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and for all new cars and vans to be effectively zero emission by 2040.

Sue Robinson

‘Already we are taking significant strides forward. Our electric UK-manufactured cars account for one in five sold in Europe. Our batteries are among the best in the world. And our Road to Zero Strategy is the most comprehensive plan globally – mapping out in detail how we will reach our target for all new cars and vans to be effectively zero emission by 2040, and for every car and van to be zero emission by 2050.

‘Today we have provided over £100 million of funding for innovators in ultra-low emission vehicles and hydrogen technology, with a further £500 million of investment from key industries in this sector.

‘These measures will drive the design, use, uptake and infrastructure necessary for cleaner, greener vehicles – and in doing so, it will help us drastically reduce a major contributor to our global warming emissions, as we seek to meet the Paris climate change agreement.’

Commenting on the government’s plans, Sue Robinson, director of the NFDA, which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK, said: ‘It is extremely positive to see that the UK government has committed to invest £106 million towards the development of low- and zero-emission vehicles.

‘In order to improve air quality standards and ensure a consistent uptake of low-emission vehicles, significant investments are imperative, and today’s announcement is encouraging.

‘Co-operation is key and the NFDA will continue to work alongside the government and other industry partners towards the creation of a favourable retail environment, where our members will meet the growing consumer demand for low- and zero-emission vehicles.’

Main picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

MORE: May to unveil push for UK to be leader in green vehicles

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