You may be able to take advantage of the ultra-low carbon car grant if you buy a vehicle powered by electricity. The grant provides 25 per cent of the purchase price of a qualifying car up to a maximum of £5,000. Alternative fuels, such as gas or electrical hybrids, can reduce the emissions from your vehicles and may reduce running costs.

You can fit older vehicles with devices that reduce their emissions, which can be a cheaper alternative to upgrading engines to a higher European standard. However, some technologies can reduce one pollutant and increase the emissions of another.

More information about the scheme and other business benefits of electric vehicles can be found at: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/business/Business/Transport-advice/Information-and-support/Fleet-briefings/Plug-in-and-go!