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<p>The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) comprises elements of the Department
for Business Innovation and Skills, Energy Climate Change and Transport and its work
programme has cross-government support. The 2015 Spending Review settlement represents
an increase of over £100 million on the Government’s manifesto commitment and means
that the Plug-in Car Grant can run throughout the Parliament if there is a market
need.</p><br /><p>The government announced on the 17 December a long-term extension
to the Plug-in Car Grant to encourage more low emission vehicles on Britain’s roads.
The announcement confirms the grant will continue until at least the end of March
2018.</p><br /><p>From next March, buyers of the greenest cars can save up to £4,500
off the price, bringing total funding for the scheme to £400m over the course of this
Parliament. In addition the greenest vehicles will be exempt from the £60,000 price
cap.</p><br /><p>Ministers and officials frequently meet with representatives of both
vehicle manufacturers and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders to discuss
the ULEV market. This helps to inform policy discussions about grant levels.</p><br
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