Jurnal Internasional Ekonomi
Sage Publication : Local Economy
This article analyses and critiques attempts by UK policymakers, driven by environmental and
economic concerns, to promote the low carbon vehicle sector. In particular the efforts of government
departments such as Business, Innovation and Skills; Transport; Energy and Climate
Change; and the Office of Low Emission Vehicles are considered. Key schemes to promote the
design, development and purchase of low carbon vehicles and alternatively fuelled vehicles
amongst consumers are analysed, most notably from the perspective of sales. The impact of
the sector on automotive producers operating in the UK is also assessed. The analysis finds
that despite considerable policy attention, consumer demand for low carbon vehicles remains
sluggish at best and that policy focus needs to be reconsidered with greater emphasis placed on
demand stimulus measures.
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