Motorists get up to £5,000 towards cost of an ultra-low carbon car

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Department: Department for Transport

Published: 2010-02-26 10:20:20

Pioneering motorists will receive up to £5,000 to buy an ultra-low carbon car, and the roll-out of supporting infrastructure will begin in selected regions, the Government announced today. 

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