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Commission rules new £30m fund for low carbon bus technology does not breach state aid rules

Business and local authorities encouraged to bid for new grant money

New low-carbon transport strategy also confirms electric car incentive scheme will cover plug-in hybrids

Larger, lighter and more fuel efficient fleet of Intercity trains promises to cut journey times, overcrowding and carbon emissions per passenger

Porritt warns slow progress on low carbon transport means 45 per cent of electricity mix will have to come from renewables by 2020 to meet EU targets

Industry expresses disappointment over government decision to block plans for longer trucks capable of delivering significant carbon savings