Up to 500,000 more plug-in hybrids could be sold because of government flexibility on the zero-emission mandate
The UK government’s weakening of vehicle sales rules in April could result in fewer electric cars on British roads and higher carbon emissions, according to its official climate adviser.
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) said flexibilities announced by Keir Starmer last month for the government’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate could lead to more plug-in hybrids being sold “at the expense of some EV sales, which would lead to a further reduction in emissions savings”.
Up to 500,000 more plug-in hybrids could be sold because of government flexibility on the zero-emission mandateThe UK government’s weakening of vehicle sales rules in April could result in fewer electric cars on British roads and higher carbon emissions, according to its official climate adviser.The Climate Change Committee (CCC) said flexibilities announced by Keir Starmer last month for the government’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate could lead to more plug-in hybrids being sold “at the expense of some EV sales, which would lead to a further reduction in emissions savings”. Continue reading… Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars, Road transport, Automotive industry, Business, Travel and transport, Environment, Motoring, Technology, Greenhouse gas emissions, Climate Change Committee Business | The Guardian
