"UK Carmakers Push Back Against Electric Vehicle Mandate: Lobbying Efforts Spark Debate on Climate Goals In a surprise move, major car manufacturers have been secretly lobbying the UK government to reconsider its plans to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2035. The ambitious goal, announced last year, aims to accelerate the country's transition to electric vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, industry insiders claim that the ban is unrealistic and would lead to significant job losses and economic disruption. As the UK government weighs its options, critics are questioning whether the lobbying efforts will undermine the country's climate change commitments and delay the shift towards a more sustainable transportation sector."
Carmakers lobbied UK to revoke ban on petrol and diesel cars after 2035 The Guardian
