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Government's EV Targets Expected to Be Reduced This Week
Industry groups want relief from the 80% EV sales rule as the government weighs a significant reduction, officials said.
- The British government is poised to cut electric vehicle sales targets this week, responding to industry warnings that current requirements are running ahead of consumer demand.
- Introduced by former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the Zero Emission Vehicles mandate requires manufacturers to reach 33% of new sales this year, rising to 80% by 2030.
- SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes warned the "gap between demand and mandated targets continues to widen," as firms struggle with costs and competition from Chinese-made EVs, which have taken around 15% of the UK market.
- Transport Secretary Louise Haigh will finalize the plan at a Downing Street meeting on Wednesday, though Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh and Foreign Secretary Miliband reportedly advocate keeping current targets intact.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham will attend a global climate summit this week while the administration maintains its legally binding commitment to phase out new petrol and diesel car sales and reach 100% zero-emission.
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UK government set to ease electric vehicle sales targets this week
Louise Haigh is poised to relax mandated EV sales targets following consultation with car makers The UK government is expected to significantly downscale its electric vehicle sales targets this week, as car makers fall well short of the previously imposed quotas. The Guardian and BBC are reporting that Secretary of State Louise Haigh will reveal a new-look Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate in the coming days, with targets that are more closely…
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