Low-carbon vehicle funding unveiled as Heathrow "sweetener"

James S Murray
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Government announces £250m cash injection to help car industry retool for low-carbon economy as part of "green" transport package, but campaigners remain unimpressed

Business groups have welcomed £250m in additional funding for low-emissions vehicles, announced yesterday as an environmental "sweetener" alongside the controversial decision to grant approval for a third...

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