Including 6 closely related terms such as electric vehicles, electric vehicle, and electric car.
… Local policy • Implement the 2040 Transport Strategy Delivery Plan, including in the next 5 years: • Implementing the Mayor’s Challenge Fund for walking and cycling • Implementing a “Streets for All” approach to street design and management. • Expanding and promoting the city region’s Electric Vehicle charging network and aim to complete the businesses case for further ex- pansion. • Continue…
… of the challenges and opportunities We need to reduce CO2 emissions that are produced by the energy we to power our transport and heat and power our buildings, shifting away from fossil fuels to renewable sources. There are challenges for our electricity infrastructure associated with this shift to renewable electricity generation, low carbon heating and electric vehicles. Through the Greater…
… that are produced by the way we, and the goods we use, travel within the city region. To do this, we need to reduce the amount we travel in fossil-fuel powered vehicles, by using sustainable modes and shifting away from fossil fuel powered transport to zero emissions (tailpipe) or cleaner alternatives. We also need to address exceedances of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at the roadside, tackling…
… and pollution by sharing a car with a colleague or friend. • Switch off your engine when at a standstill. • Buy an electric car – if you do, make sure you are on the right electricity tariff Businesses and other organisations • Support your employees in doing the right thing, encouraging flexible working and use of public transport, cycling/ walking and car-sharing • Switch your car/van fleet…
… to Electric Vehicles and consider charging infrastructure • When replacing other vehicles, purchase the least polluting and most efficient model • Maintain your fleet to minimise emissions Local Authorities • Procure zero emission (tailpipe) cars/ vans where suitable and cost effective when we come to replace existing fleet and keep under review the options for other types of vehicles Greater…