Isramart llc: Green light to ultra low carbon car consumer incentive

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Exceptionally, the Government has agreed the announcement of this incentive ahead of the completion of the spending review to support the early market for ultra-low carbon cars. The Government remains committed to reducing the UKs budget deficit, but understands the need for certainty for investors who are taking long term decisions now on where to launch ultra low carbon vehicles and where to locate future production.

The consumer grant will reduce the up-front cost of eligible vehicles by 25 per cent, capped at 5,000. Available across the UK, it will be open to both private and business fleet buyers.

Transport Secretary Philip Hammond said:

The coalition Government is absolutely committed to low carbon growth, tackling climate change and making our energy supply more secure.

We are sending a clear signal that Britain is open for business and that we are committed to greening our economy. This will ensure that the UK is a world leader in low emission vehicles.

We will review the level of the incentive regularly to ensure that the UK remains competitive and taxpayers get value for money. The first review will be in January 2012, at which point we will set the level for subsequent years.

Business Minister Mark Prisk said:

The consumer incentive will help Britain become one of the leading centres for the design, development and manufacture of ultra-low carbon vehicles. It sits alongside public and private sector investment in innovation and infrastructure, leading to the creation of new highly skilled low carbon jobs.

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne said:

Electric and low carbon cars are fun to drive and essential to meet our climate targets.

Thats why well need a massive increase in the number of electric and clean green cars on our roads. Because this is new technology the Government needs to step in to kick start the market which is why todays initiative is vital.