More drivers in West Devon are switching to low-emission vehicles, new figures show, as cities look to introduce penalties for drivers who contribute to polluting the atmosphere.
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New figures from the DVLA show there 2,356 low-emission vehicles were registered in West Devon as of March 2023 – up from 1,604 the year before, and 268 in 2018.