Labour reportedly set to weaken UK electric car sales mandate
The Guardian reports Labour is expected to cut electric vehicle targets for the UK car industry despite protests from MPs. Environmental groups warn that weakening the Zero Emissions Vehicle mandate would slow the shift away from polluting transport.
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What happened
The Guardian reported that Labour is expected to cut electric vehicle targets for the UK car industry despite protests from MPs, with Louise Haigh likely to weaken the sales mandate. Environmental groups warned that scaling back the Zero Emissions Vehicle mandate would slow the shift away from polluting transport and conflicts with electric car sales figures.
Why it matters
The sales mandate forms a key part of the government's emission reduction plan, so weakening it could slow the transition away from polluting transport, according to environmental groups.
Timeline
- Nov 8, 12:51 PM ET: The Guardian reported that Labour is expected to cut electric vehicle targets despite MPs' protests.
- Nov 9, 7:03 AM ET: Environmental groups warned that the reported scaling back of the ZEV mandate goes against electric car sales data.
Coverage
- ‘An odd look’: Climate groups say cutting ZEV mandate goes against sales data (endsreport.com)
- Labour expected to cut EV targets for UK’s car industry despite MPs’ protests (The Guardian)
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