In the UK, government, industry and academia share a common purpose to direct investment and advance development in low and ultra-low carbon vehicle technologies. This close collaboration and common strategic R&D priorities positions UK automotive firmly at the forefront of the low carbon agenda.
Average tailpipe emissions of new cars in the UK have already been reduced by more than 23% since 2000, and in 2011 average emissions broke the 140g/km barrier for the first time.
Through sustained investment in R&D, UK automotive consistently delivers lower CO2 emitting technologies, while incentives like the plug-in grant for cars and vans, as well as consistent emissions-based taxation, will continue UK industry’s global lead in the transition to ultra-low carbon vehicles.
In the UK, government, industry and academia share a common purpose to direct investment and advance development in low and ultra-low carbon vehicle technologies. This close collaboration and common strategic R&D priorities positions UK automotive firmly at the forefront of the low carbon agenda.
Average tailpipe emissions of new cars in the UK have already been reduced by more than 23% since 2000, and in 2011 average emissions broke the 140g/km barrier for the first time.
Through sustained investment in R&D, UK automotive consistently delivers lower CO2 emitting technologies, while incentives like the plug-in grant for cars and vans, as well as consistent emissions-based taxation, will continue UK industry’s global lead in the transition to ultra-low carbon vehicles.