ECO CAR CHALLENGE
May 1st, 2003
BY KEITH NUTHALLTHE UK government is challenging carmakers to design and build an affordable, ultra low carbon family car, capable of travelling 1,000 miles on a standard tank of fuel. Launching the "Ultra Low Carbon Car Challenge," the Secretary of State for Transport, Alistair Darling, said more than one proposal from manufacturers may be taken forward under the Department for Transport's New Vehicle Technology Fund, which has a budget of Pounds 10 million over 3 years. The money will go towards the costs of building a demonstration vehicle.He added that any ...
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