The government is pledging around £43 million towards green automotive technology.

Part of the money will be spent on projects that are developing an electric motorbike and a 4x4 electric delivery truck.

Over £17 million will be spent on the motorcycle, which aims to deliver a “high level of race performance and touring range”.

A further £17 million will go towards the UK-manufactured delivery truck, which is designed for emerging markets and to withstand tough off-road conditions by using long-life, lower cost batteries.

“This funding, delivered through the government-backed Advanced Propulsion Centre, will support UK businesses at the cutting edge of the automotive industry to trial the very latest tech, from the development of electric motorbikes to off-road trucks,” said minister for investment, Lord Grimstone. “Supporting these strategically important technologies lays the path for our electric vehicle sector to compete on a global scale, driving jobs and growth nationwide whilst also creating cleaner, more sustainable modes of transport.”

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