UK Automotive Industry Under Scrutiny as 2030 EV Target May Be Watered Down. The UK government is reportedly considering a significant relaxation of its goal to phase out new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030, following intense lobbying from the automotive industry. The move has sparked warnings from environmental experts, who fear that easing the target could "slam the brakes" on the country's transition to electric vehicles. The UK's ambitious 2030 target was designed to drive the adoption of EVs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but industry leaders have been pushing for a more gradual phase-out to avoid disrupting supply chains and jobs. As the government weighs its options, the implications for the UK's climate goals and the future of the automotive sector remain uncertain.
UK set to ease 2030 EV target after intense lobbying, with experts warning it could 'slam the brakes' Yahoo
