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As EV sales, oil costs and temperatures spike, UK gov't considers... fewer EVs? (electrek.co)
submitted 2 months ago by to c/unitedkingdom@feddit.uk
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The UK government is considering relaxing its landmark electric vehicle rules, even in the face of inflated oil prices, a recordbreaking year for temperatures and wildfires, and EV sales that are already rising fast enough to meet the government's current target.

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[–] 14 points 2 months ago

I thought Burnham was the bus guy?

Ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2027 and leverage any shortage of EV supply and charging points to kickstart the public transport revolution. Just an idea.

The climate breakdown has landed on the UK's doorstep at the same time as an oil shock and a cost of living crisis, and the best we can do is fiddle with EV targets and ban disposable barbecues?

I don't want another petrol or diesel car. But to be honest I don't even really want to buy an electric car - I just want to have a regular bus service nearby.

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    [–] [S] 7 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Andy Burnham drops all pretenses.

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    • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    Are they just pumping carbon monoxide into number ten?

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    [–] 0 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    Wondering what Ford model that is in the photograph?

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