UK Government Expected to Weaken Electric Vehicle Sales Targets
Reports indicate that the UK government is expected to dilute its electric vehicle sales targets for 2030. This decision comes after pressure from the automotive industry and unions.
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UK electric car sales target to be weakened
The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.
Read full article →Keir Starmer poised to weaken electric vehicle targets
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Read full article →UK poised to water down 2030 EV sales targets after industry and union pressure
Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings that manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk The UK government is poised to water down its 2030 targets for electric vehicle sales after intense lobbying by the car industry and unions. The government is preparing to consult on less ambitious targets for the transition to fully battery-powered electric cars over the rest of the decade after carmakers and unions warned that they would penalise manufacturers and put jobs at...
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