'Go Ultra Low' city plans aim to power up electric car use

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Car pools, scrappage schemes, and salary sacrifice incentives all in the running for share of £35m funding

Electric vehicle charging LED street lights, car scrappage schemes to encourage the switch to electric alternatives, and a drastic expansion of car clubs are just a few of the proposals that could be supported...

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