This statistic shows the distribution of licensed ultra-low emission buses and coaches across the United Kingdom (UK) at the end of the fourth quarter of 2018, by region. The highest number of ultra-low emission buses and coaches was in London, with 166 vehicles in 2018. Northern Ireland had no ultra-low emission buses or coaches and South West and Wales had one vehicle each.
Distribution of licensed ultra-low emission buses and coaches in the United Kingdom (UK) at the end of the 4th quarter 2018, by region
The term 'ultra-low emission vehicles' is used to refer to vehicles with significantly lower levels of tailpipe emissions than conventional vehicles. In practice, the term currently refers to electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. For the purposes of this indicator, vehicles with fully electric powertrains, and cars with tail-pipe emissions below 75 g/kmg/km of CO2 have been included at this stage.
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