The government has announced that it is consulting the UK auto industry on how to phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
The previous Conservative administration had prolonged the restriction on these vehicles’ sales until 2035, but Labour stated in its election promise that it would reinstate the 2030 date.
In order to “restore clarity” on how to implement the prohibition, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is currently looking for opinions from specialists in charging and automobiles.
Leaders in the auto industry have cautioned that the expense of privately purchasing the cars and the infrastructure required for charging stations is preventing drivers from making the move to electric vehicles at the rate required to achieve the deadline.
Ford stated this month that the UK government’s directive to increase the production and sales of electric vehicles.
