{"id":51220,"date":"2024-09-17T11:17:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T10:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=51220"},"modified":"2024-09-17T11:17:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T10:17:08","slug":"uk-awards-88m-to-boost-electric-vans-and-zero-emission-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/uk-awards-88m-to-boost-electric-vans-and-zero-emission-vehicles\/51220\/","title":{"rendered":"UK awards \u00a388m to boost electric vans and zero-emission vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"
This significant investment into green transport will drive the UK closer to its net-zero targets by fostering innovation in the automotive sector, reducing emissions, and generating thousands of skilled jobs across the country.<\/p>\n
This funding will support 46 projects and forms part of a broader strategy to transition to greener, cleaner modes of transport, which is essential for the UK to meet its climate goals.<\/p>\n
Electric vans, in particular, are a key focus, as they offer a practical solution for industries that rely on road transport while reducing environmental impact.<\/p>\n
Announced by the Minister for Industry and Decarbonisation, Sarah Jones, the \u00a388m funding package includes \u00a344.5m from the government, matched by \u00a343.5m from private industry.<\/p>\n