Independent MEP calls for low tax on environmentally clean cars

Independent MEP Marian Harkin has made a recommendation that owners of environmentally friendly cars should pay lower motor tax.

Independent MEP calls for low tax on environmentally clean cars

Independent MEP Marian Harkin has made a recommendation that owners of environmentally friendly cars should pay lower motor tax.

She said it would be an effective way of encouraging people to choose fuel efficient cars. It follows an announcement by the European Commission on Wednesday which proposed binding rules that would force car manufacturers to produce vehicles that would emit less carbon dioxide.

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