Climate Change Committee welcomes return 2030 ICE vehicle sales phase-out

Concerns raised with ministers over ongoing availability of hybrids

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has welcomed the Labour government’s decision to reinstate the 2030 phase-out date for new petrol and diesel cars – the previous Conservative administration had moved the phase-out to 2035.

The panel of experts feels this provides clarity for vehicle manufacturers on the ZEV Mandate. However, the committee is concerned about the use of plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) utility factors, used to calculate the relative emissions savings conferred by...

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