UK gives new boost to electric cars, renewable fuels

摘要

London-The UK government announced Wednesday further measures to boost the development and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and self-driving cars as part of its annual budget plans, which acknowledge the success of “disruptive technologies.” Giving his first budget statement to parliament, UK finance minister Philips Hammond said the government would provide GBP390 million ($483 million) by 2020-21 to support ultra-low emission vehicles, renewable fuels, and connected and autonomous vehicles.