UK car industry risks EV chaos as 'not a single manufacturer believes 2030 target is on track'

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UK car industry risks EV chaos as 'not a single manufacturer believes 2030 target is on track'.

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The UK's automotive trade association has warned that urgent changes need to be made to electric car targets or the industry could fail to meet its zero emission goals.In July, more than 43,000 new electric cars were registered in the UK, capturing an impressive 27.5 per cent of the total market share.Electric vehicles jumped by 44.5 per cent year-on-year, beating out all other powertrains in terms of annual growth.Monthly sales of petrol and diesel continue to fall, with 40.1 per cent and 4.2 per cent of the total market share, respectively.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say While electric car sales are flourishing, experts are warning that it is still not enough to meet targets outlined in the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate.The mandate states that manufacturers must have a minimum percentage of sales come from electric vehicles, with targets increasing every year.A 33 per cent target exists for the end of 2026, which will rise to 80 per cent by 2030 and 100 per cent in 2035, at...

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