UK new car emissions fall for 17th consecutive year as electric cars take off

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Average emissions from new cars fell 2.9 per cent, according to SMMT figures

A substantial rise in sales of electric cars and hybrids helped average emissions from new cars in the UK fall for the 17th consecutive year in 2014, according to an industry report. Data published...

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