UK government to soften 2030 electric vehicle sales targets after industry and union lobbying
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The UK government is preparing to weaken its 2030 electric vehicle sales targets following pressure from the automotive industry and unions. Under the proposed changes, hybrid vehicles would be allowed to make up a larger share of car sales, softening the mandate for pure electric cars from 80% of all sales. Carmakers and unions warned that the original targets would penalize manufacturers and put jobs at risk.
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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.
Carmakers and unions warned that they would penalise manufacturers and put jobs at risk.
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