Labour expected to cut EV targets for UK’s car industry despite MPs’ protests
The UK government is expected to weaken its electric vehicle sales targets to support the domestic car industry, despite internal opposition from Labour MPs. This decision comes as the government faces pressure to balance its decarbonization goals with economic and industrial realities.
Why it matters
The move highlights the political tension between meeting ambitious climate targets and managing the economic impact on the automotive sector.
Carmakers have warned for years that the interim EV targets in particular are unattainable. Photograph: John Walton/PA Carmakers have warned for years that the interim EV targets in particular are unattainable. Photograph: John Walton/PA Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars Labour expected to cut EV targets for UK’s car industry despite MPs’ protests Exclusive: Louise Haigh likely to weaken mandate for sales that forms key part of emission reduction plan
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Ministers are expected to make steep cuts to the government’s electric vehicle (EV) targets this week, in a move that will relieve carmakers but alarm many Labour MPs who are worried about the government’s commitment to the green agenda.
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