UK's Electric Vehicle (EV) industry is sounding the alarm, urging the government to reconsider its plans to relax the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. The proposed changes have sparked concerns among manufacturers, who fear that a weaker target would undermine the UK's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving net-zero by 2050. With the UK aiming to phase out new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030, the ZEV mandate has been a crucial driving force behind the industry's transition to electric. If the government proceeds with the plans, it could have far-reaching consequences for the UK's EV sector, potentially slowing down the adoption of cleaner vehicles and putting the country's climate goals at risk.
EV industry warns UK Government against weakening ZEV mandate engineerlive.com
