The Scottish Government has published a consultation paper which calls for and targets a date for the wide adoption and use of low-carbon vehicles. The paper sets out two targets:
The Climate Change Minister, Stewart Stevenson said: “Emissions from transport have been increasing in recent years and a major uptake of low-carbon vehicle technologies is required to reverse this trend. We all have a role to play in tackling climate change but the public sector must be seen to set the standard. This 2020 target will not only ensure that the public sector is stepping up to the plate on its transport emissions but also help create a market that can drive further development of low-carbon technology.
