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Government pledges cash for eco-drivers

by catherinea | February 26, 2010

The Government has promised to slash 25% off the price of a low-carbon car up to a maximum of £5,000 as part of plans to reduce the UK's carbon footprint.

The incentive will come into effect from January 2011 in conjunction with the roll-out of 11,000 recharging points for electric cars at car parks, supermarkets and shopping centres across the UK.

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