RAC comments on Go Ultra Low Scheme announcement

Four cities have been awarded significant funds today to promote green vehicle technology after successfully bidding for a share of the Government's multi-million Go Ultra Low City Scheme fund to support the take-up of plug-in electric cars across the UK.

RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “We welcome the extra money to upgrade charging infrastructure. The RAC believes it is important that motorists see the benefits of electric vehicles and investing in the necessary infrastructure in cities and across the network will surely help to give motorists more confidence in switching to a greener vehicle.

“At a time when, in order to meet air quality targets, proposals have been announced that will lead to the establishment of low emissions zones in a number of our towns cities, this announcement is a timely reminder that the most effective means of improving air quality is to accelerate the take-up of ultra low and zero emissions vehicles.”

Press office team

Press office team

For journalist enquiries only

Share

Latest stories

Website preview
Margins on fuel remain historically high - RAC reaction
Following the publication of the latest road fuel update report from the Competition and Markets Authority, RAC head of policy Simon Williams said:
media.rac.co.uk
Website preview
RAC reacts to latest road casualty data for Great Britain
On average, four people killed and 76 seriously injured on the roads every day
media.rac.co.uk
Website preview
Number of roads policing officers falls by more than 1,000 in 10 years
Looking at police out on the roads, the RAC found the reduction is even greater
media.rac.co.uk

Get updates in your mailbox

By clicking "Subscribe" I confirm I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy.

About RAC Media Centre

The RAC Media Centre provides journalists and news outlets with the latest motoring-related news, comment, data and research.

The RAC is an iconic UK brand, and provides complete peace of mind to 15 million UK private and business drivers - whatever their motoring needs. As well as its premium nationwide breakdown assistance service – with an expert branded patrol workforce attending more than two million breakdowns every year – and European breakdown assistance products, it offers a wide range of market-leading products across insurance, legal services, vehicle inspections and service, maintenance and repair. Included in this is the first-of-its-kind nationwide Mobile Mechanics service which brings the garage to homes and workplaces. 

At the forefront of new solutions for business fleets and consumers, the RAC’s breakdown service is electric-ready with mobile EV charging technology and be called on using myRAC – its all-in-one route planner, fuel finder and breakdown reporting app

Contact

press.office@rac.co.uk

media.rac.co.uk