Leading the Charge: Electric London – Clean Air at a Crossroads
The Standard · Rachelle Abbott
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Show Notes
London has made huge strides in cleaning up its air – with nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter levels dropping sharply thanks to bold policies, investment in public transport, and the rise of electric vehicles. But proposed changes to the Cleaner Vehicle Discount could see EV drivers paying the congestion charge from Christmas Day, raising questions about the city’s next steps.
It’s why the Electric London coalition, following The Standard’s Leading the Charge campaign, is calling on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to reverse the decision to scrap EVs’ exemption.
In this 'Clean Air' episode, The Standard's Business Editor, Jonathan Prynn, speaks with Georgina McGivern and Valeria Pensabene from the London Clean Air Initiative, and Nick Smith from the Clean Air Fund, to explore what this shift could mean for businesses, residents, and the future of London’s air quality.
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