Chris Grayling under fire as promise to boost electric cars backfires

Chris Grayling under fire as promise to boost electric cars backfires

Less than 2% of vehicles used by transport department are electric, despite minister’s vow

Chris Grayling has been accused of failing to back up his positive words on electric cars with action after it emerged they account for less than 2% of his department’s car fleet.

The UK transport secretary said the government would “lead consumer uptake” of the cars when he laid out his plan for tackling air pollution with a switch to battery-powered vehicles.

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Source: Guardian Transport

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