Consultation on Low Carbon Vehicles

DescriptionThis consultation is seeking the views from a range of stakeholders to identify opportunities, ascertain opinion as well as views on policy options on Low Carbon Vehicles and alternative fuels. The purpose of this consultation is to inform the development of policy and a way forward for the introduction and promotion of Low Carbon Vehicles and alternative fuels.
ISBN978-0-7559-8076
Official Print Publication DateJune 2009
Website Publication DateJune 29, 2009

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Contents

Ministerial Foreword

1. Introduction

2. Current policy and targets
2.1 EU Directives
2.2 Reserved UK Policies
2.3 Scottish Government Policies

3. Transport and climate change
3.1 Trends and levels
3.2 The public sector fleet

4. Technology options
4.1 Efficiency improvements to internal combustion engines
4.2 Alternative fuels, including biofuels
4.3 Hybrids
4.4 Electric Vehicles
4.5 Hydrogen
4.6 Uptake of low carbon technologies and fuels
4.7 Projections

5. Economic and business opportunities

6. Setting targets
6.1 Potential areas for intervention
6.2 Role of the public sector
6.3 Potential targets for the public sector fleet
6.4 The Scottish fleet
6.5 Role of Industry

7. Annex A: Responding to this Consultation Paper

8. Annex B: Questions

9. Annex C: Respondent Information Form: Low Carbon Vehicles

10. Annex D: The Scottish Government Consultation Process

11. Annex E: Acronyms

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