🇬🇧 Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham set to make huge new 2030 rule change for cars
What happened
The UK Government is expected to make a decision on a new target for electric vehicle sales, with reports suggesting it may be lowered from 80% to 60% by 2030. The consultation on the zero emission vehicle mandate concluded recently and the Government is considering the responses. The Prime Minister's de facto deputy, Louise Haigh, is expected to agree to the new target. The Government has not made an official decision yet. The current target requires 80% of car sales to be zero emission by 2030
Why it matters
The change in target could impact the UK's climate goals and the auto industry's plans. Green campaigners have criticized the potential change, saying it would erode the Government's commitment to the green agenda. The Labour Climate and Environment Forum has also expressed its opposition to weakening the mandate.
Key facts
- The current target is 80% of car sales to be zero emission by 2030
- The Government is considering lowering the target to 60%
- The consultation on the zero emission vehicle mandate concluded recently
- The goal is for 100% of car sales to be zero emission by 2035
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