The next generation of motorists will ensure electric vehicles are the norm in little more than a decade according to a new study.
Go Ultra Low, the Government-backed campaign group, found that in the 14-17 year old age group a staggering 81% would like to choose an electric vehicle when they reach driving age. Reduced CO2 emissions and cleaner air were the most popular reasons given, while almost nine out of 10 young people surveyed said that thought more motorists should already be driving a plug-in car.
Leading futurologist Dr Ian Pearson commented on the findings by forecasting that electric vehicles would be the ‘new normal’ by 2026.
“Young people are very aware of environmental issues and it is great that they also notice that electric cars will be cheaper to run, so it is a clear win-win,” said Dr Peason. “Battery technology continues to improve, and the amount of resources needed to make an electric car will continue to fall. These technology developments will all add up, greatly reducing the environmental impact of cars while making them safer and cheaper. If current trends towards electric cars continue this means that, by 2026, demand for electric cars will almost certainly outweigh demand for 'traditionally fuelled' cars."
Go Ultra Low aims to increase consumer awareness of ultra low emission vehicles, and is backed by Audi, BMW, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Volkswagen, the SMMT and the UK Government.
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