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<p>The Government’s Road to Zero strategy published in July 2018 sets out a clear
pathway to zero emissions. We are investing nearly £1.5bn between April 2015 and
March 2021, with grants available for plug-in cars, vans, lorries, buses, taxis and
motorcycles, and schemes to support charge point infrastructure at homes, workplaces
and on residential streets. We are also considering the introduction of green number
plates. To improve consumer attitudes towards electric vehicles, in collaboration
with industry, Government also founded the Go Ultra Low communications campaign to
promote the benefits of electric vehicles and enable consumers and businesses to make
the switch. This comprises of the most comprehensive support packages in the world
for the transition to zero emission vehicles.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>As the Manifesto set out, and the Secretary of State spoke
about in October, the Government intends to consult on the earliest date that we can
phase out the sale of new conventional petrol and diesel cars, while minimising the
impact on drivers and businesses.</p><p> </p><p>Government is supporting further growth
of the public network through the launch of the Chargepoint Infrastructure Investment
Fund. £200 million of Government funding is matched-funded by private investment to
install chargepoints. The first investment round, worth a total of £70 million, will
ensure the delivery of a further 3,000 rapid charging devices by 2024, more than doubling
the current number of rapid charging devices</p><p> </p><p>Our Manifesto last year
stated that, along with the private sector, the Government will invest £1 billion
in charging infrastructure – making sure that everyone is within 30 miles of a rapid
charging station for electric vehicles.</p><p> </p>
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