GMB, the energy union, has responded to the Government’s ‘Greenprint’ for lower carbon transport.
Gary Carter, GMB National Officer, said:
“Talking big on the environment ahead of a climate summit is all well and good.
“But we need proper investment, a proper plan and real action; action to create well paid green jobs and affordable, net zero carbon transport options for consumers.
“We desperately need investment in hydrogen and bio-methane technologies as power options for HGV and construction vehicles”.
“The UK is massively behind the rest of the Europe and playing catch up.
“The Nissan and Vauxhall announcements are a much-needed start, but Government intervention is required to create well-paid jobs and ensure workers get the skills needed in EV installation, automotive electrification and battery supply chains.”
