UK government to weaken electric car sales target for 2030
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Jonathan Josephs
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The UK government is planning to weaken its electric vehicle (EV) sales target, reducing the requirement from 80% of new car sales being EVs by 2030. Car makers and trade unions have lobbied for this change due to concerns over costs and jobs, while sustainability groups oppose any weakening of the target. The exact new target has not yet been decided, with various numbers under consideration.
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· 3 pulledUnder the current rules, 80% of all new cars sold in the UK need to be EVs by 2030
Car makers and trade unions have been lobbying government for years to reduce the target because of concerns over costs and jobs
Sustainability groups say any weakening...
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