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Labour to fast-track 2030 petrol and diesel car ban review in 'realistic' move
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The UK's Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, which sets annual quotas for the number of electric vehicles manufacturers must sell, is a key component of the country's plan to phase out petrol and diesel cars. The current target is for at least 80% of new car sales to be electric by 2030, with the sale of new petrol and diesel cars banned from that year and hybrid cars phased out by 2035. The review of the ZEV mandate will examine whether the current targets and rules are achievable for manufacturers, who have expressed concerns about meeting the existing quotas.
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Labour to fast-track 2030 petrol and diesel car ban review in 'realistic' move
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has confirmed the Government will speed up its review of the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle mandate after carmakers warned they are struggling to meet current targets.
Speaking to the Transport Committee, Ms Alexander said she wants the review completed within the next six months instead of waiting until 2027.
She admitted the industry is facing difficulties under the current rules …
1 Jul, 16:21