Written Question · S4W-08807 · Session 4
Further to the answer to question S4W-06938 by Keith Brown on 11 May 2012, other than discussion with stakeholders, what it is doing to dis…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-06938 by Keith Brown on 11 May 2012, other than discussion with stakeholders, what it is doing to disseminate information to the public to (a) help reduce concerns about the range and (b) promote the use of electric cars.
The answer
The E-cosse partnership will seek to educate motorists on the many benefits of driving an electric vehicle, and also find ways of making them a more realistic and accessible option wherever possible. This will include consideration of suitable education and promotion activities aimed at the public.
In addition, we are currently developing a Scottish Electric Vehicles/Plugged In Places website for the general public, which will include information on topics such as the benefits of electric vehicles, what to consider when buying an electric vehicle, e.g. range requirements, how to purchase an electric vehicle and charging point locations.
We also fund a Low Carbon Loan Scheme operated by the Energy Saving Trust. This provides interest free loans of £500 to £50,000 to support organisations that want to reduce the carbon impact and fuel costs of their transport with more efficient alternatives, including the purchase of low carbon vehicles.
In addition, we are currently developing a Scottish Electric Vehicles/Plugged In Places website for the general public, which will include information on topics such as the benefits of electric vehicles, what to consider when buying an electric vehicle, e.g. range requirements, how to purchase an electric vehicle and charging point locations.
We also fund a Low Carbon Loan Scheme operated by the Energy Saving Trust. This provides interest free loans of £500 to £50,000 to support organisations that want to reduce the carbon impact and fuel costs of their transport with more efficient alternatives, including the purchase of low carbon vehicles.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-08807 by reference.