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Ultra low emission cars will be the only private vehicles allowed on British roads after 2040 if the Liberal Democrats form a second Coalition Government next May.
The party published its pre election manifesto on Monday which includes a Green Transport Act that would update planning law to ensure that new developments are designed around walking, cycling and public transport.
The act would also incentivise greener travel choices and help to establish a full network of charging points for electric cars.
But hydrogen fuelling supplier Air Products said it is disappointed that measures to support low carbon vehicles only appear to relate to battery electric vehicles.
“A range of technologies will be required in the transition away from conventionally fuelled road transport,” said the company’s European business manager Diana Raine. “With the right support hydrogen has the potential to decarbonise the transport sector. Political parties must commit to supporting a range of technologies.”
A spokesman for the Liberal Democrats later clarified that the party will support an initial roll out of hydrogen refuelling stations “to form a viable network to encourage fuel cell vehicle uptake to 2020”.
The Liberal Democrats’ manifesto also proposes to reopen many smaller railway stations, restore twin track lines to major routes and support a new generation of light rail and ‘ultra-light’ rail schemes in towns and cities. On the development of airport infrastructure the party remains opposed to any expansion of Heathrow or Gatwick unless other runways are closed elsewhere.
Photo: Department for Transport
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