ZEV transition consultation launched

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander seeks views on phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and support for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) transition

The government has commenced a consultation on phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, driving forward the commitment made in our manifesto, supporting delivery of both our clean energy mission and our economic growth mission.

The previous government caused significant harm to the industry by moving goalposts on phase out dates, creating doubt in the minds of investors and boardrooms and putting at risk the billions of pounds of committed investment in the automotive...

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