Commenting on Nissan's decision to manufacture its new electric car in the North East, the region's Liberal Democrat MEP, Fiona Hall, said:
"This is fantastic news for the North East and a great boost for the region's emerging low carbon economy. Nissan's decision shows how much the North East can achieve by joined-up thinking and the political will to invest in new and green technologies. By putting in place a network of electric charging points and pushing electric vehicle pilot schemes, the region has made a formidable case for the new Leaf model to be produced in Sunderland."
An audio clip of an interview with Fiona Hall MEP is available for free download at www.radioep.com
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