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The Scottish government has declared it wants its towns and cities to be free of emissions from vehicle engines by 2050.
It has published a 'roadmap' document detailing plans to increase the number of electric and plug-in vehicles on the roads and has also pledged £14m to replace its own existing fleet with EVs and install charging points at public sector buildings.
The government will also publish advice on the financial and environmental benefits of electric vehicles and introduce discounted ferry fares for EVs as part of a trial scheme.
Keith Brown, Scottish Transport Minister, told the BBC: "This transformation is absolutely vital to achieve our ambitious climate change targets.
"It will also help improve local air quality with a resultant improvement in public health and wellbeing and contribute toward further energising Scotland's economy through opportunities for our flourishing green technology industries and our renewable energy sector."
This comes as the European Parliament has announced that it will effectively scrap its intention to limit new car emissions to 95g/km in 2020.
The long-standing target had been reconfirmed in June, but successive lobbying by the German Government and the UK, among other bodies, has caused the debate to open once again, with Germany calling for the limit to be introduced in 2024.
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