Extract from Scottish Parliament debate on Ultra-low-emission Vehicles - Jan 8t
Wednesday, 9 January 2019 08:18
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Colin Smyth (South Scotland) (Lab):...Recent research by the
AA found that just 31 per cent of people want to own an
electric vehicle and, crucially, that more than three quarters
state that they are too expensive for them. We need to learn from
countries such as Norway, where ultra-low-emission vehicles now
make up more than half of all new cars purchased, partly due to a
range of measures and incentives that have almost wiped out the
difference in costs. We should ensure that...Request free trial
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