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Rapid rise of low emission zones and electric vehicles predicted

An announcement by the Scottish Government kick-started a flurry of articles suggesting that low emission zones and the widespread take-up of electric cars could happen far faster than previously anticipated

15 September 2017
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement of her Government’s intention to “phase out the need for petrol and diesel vehicles by 2032” prompted a thoughtful piece on the future of ‘green’ vehicles by The Scotsman’s transport correspondent, Alastair Dalton
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement of her Government’s intention to “phase out the need for petrol and diesel vehicles by 2032” prompted a thoughtful piece on the future of ‘green’ vehicles by The Scotsman’s transport correspondent, Alastair Dalton

 

On 8 September The Scotsman’s transport correspondent, Alastair Dalton, enthused about the benefits of low emission zones (LEZs), several of which are due to be implemented in Scotland in the next few years. “Tough vehicle restrictions [are] better for all,” he began. “When The Scotsman moved its Glasgow office from the city centre to the south side nearly a decade ago, I remember being struck by how much cleaner the air felt… I was surprised at how much less...

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