Thursday, September 16, 2010

Electric vehicle support scheme declared

A new customer support scheme is being commenced for drivers of electric vehicles in the north-east.

The regional development agency One North East has created the Charge Your Car scheme, which will educate motorists about where they can accuse their electric vehicles in their local area.

Due to launch on October 1st, the initiative will give drivers with tags to access charging points, as well as free parking while charging takes place.

Elektromotive, which has supplied 200 of the 1,300 points due to be installed in the region, is sustaining the scheme.

Dr Colin Herron, manufacturing and productivity manager at One North East, said: "To make sure this dynamic new industry can develop to its full potential it is very important that we make sure there are no barriers preventing drivers from making the switch to low carbon transport."

Earlier this year, it was announced that the government is supporting the electric car industry in the UK with a £20 million grant for Nissan.

The Japanese car manufacturer will be making parts for its electric vehicles in its plant in Sunderland.


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