THE FUTURE IS ELECTRIC
On 4 February, ahead of the UN’s climate change summit in Glasgow next November, the prime minister announced the Government is bringing forward the date for banning sales of new petrol and diesel cars to 2035. For the first time, hybrid vehicles will be included in the ban.
A fortnight later, the government began a consultation process on the proposed ban. Motoring organisations have already voiced their alarm.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) accused the Government of moving the goalposts. Its chief executive, Mike Hawes, said members were investing in a zeroemissions future, with 60 plug-in hybrids on the market and 34 more due this year.
“However, with demand still just a fraction of sales, it’s clear that accelerating a challenging
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