{"id":55771,"date":"2015-03-25T09:55:02","date_gmt":"2015-03-25T09:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=363d21769a73203c4bb9c3d896bce321"},"modified":"2015-03-25T09:55:02","modified_gmt":"2015-03-25T09:55:02","slug":"news-story-government-backs-green-fleets-to-cut-emissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=55771","title":{"rendered":"News story: Government backs green fleets to cut emissions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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British businesses will be able to continue saving money and cutting their carbon footprint as the government today (25 March 2015) announced that the ultra-low emission plug-in van grant<\/a> will be extended.<\/p>\n

Transport Minister Baroness Kramer confirmed that the grant, which launched in 2012 and provides purchasers with a 20% discount off the upfront cost worth up to \u00a38,000, would be extended to meet continued demand.<\/p>\n

In addition to lower running costs, the scheme also allows businesses that purchase the vans to take advantage of a range of tax incentives, including zero vehicle excise duty and no congestion charges in London.<\/p>\n

Transport Minister Baroness Kramer said:<\/p>\n

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Ultra-low emission vans are cheaper to run and with a variety of models now eligible for the grant, there has never been a better time for business to take advantage and start saving money. The government is supporting UK companies that are leading the way on cleaner and greener transport.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Since 2012 the initiative has supported over 1,250 vans, with vehicle running costs potentially as low as 2 pence per mile.<\/p>\n

Gnewt Cargo is one company which has benefitted from the plug-in van grant and it now has the largest 100% commercial electric fleet in the UK.<\/p>\n

Co-founder and CEO<\/abbr> Sam Clarke, said:<\/p>\n

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As a business we have grown significantly over the last few years in London and are expanding nationally in 2015. Our fleet of over 100 plug-in vans are economical to run and also help improve air quality in the capital.<\/p>\n

The plug-in van grant is a great way to encourage other fleets to take this same step. We are therefore delighted to hear that support for electric commercial fleets is set to continue.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Today\u2019s funding extension for vans was announced alongside an additional \u00a34 million to support the early deployment of publically accessible gas refuelling points for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs<\/abbr>) across the UK.<\/p>\n

The investment would give businesses who use gas-powered trucks the flexibility to refuel en route, rather than having to specifically plan journeys between refuelling stations.<\/p>\n

Baroness Kramer added:<\/p>\n

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This investment will make it even easier for British businesses to increase their uptake of cleaner gas powered HGVs<\/abbr>. It will not just improve local air quality, but benefit those who develop and manufacture this technology and reinforces our commitment to the UK automotive industry.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The government\u2019s Office for Low Emission Vehicles<\/a> will work with Innovate UK and the freight sector to identify areas where demand for infrastructure is highest. Gas retailers and other interested parties will be encouraged to bid for a share of the funding. The winners will be announced next year.<\/p>\n

More information about the range of plug-in vans and other electric vehicles currently on the market is available at GoUltraLow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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