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Labour: changes to EV rules will have ‘negligible’ impact on UK emissions
- Labour's changes to electric vehicle (EV) rules in response to Donald Trump's tariffs are expected to have a negligible impact on emissions, according to the transport secretary.
- Keir Starmer plans to boost manufacturers by reinstating the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, alongside altered regulations on manufacturing targets for electric cars and vans.
- Luxury supercar companies like Aston Martin and McLaren will be allowed to produce petrol cars beyond 2030 due to their low production numbers, while new hybrids and plug-in hybrid cars can be sold until 2035.
- The government aims to strike a balance between protecting British businesses and reducing carbon emissions.
- The Green party criticizes the government for slowing down the transition away from fossil-fuelled transport, warning of impacts on air quality and climate commitments.
- Colin Walker of the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit cautions that the government's flexibility risks slowing down competition among manufacturers, potentially leading to slower price reductions for EVs.
- Changes in EV policies were accelerated by Trump's tariffs, prompting the UK government to review its EV plans with urgency.
- Labour government's recent decisions, including allowing airport expansion and a new road tunnel, are viewed as weakening climate commitments and health-related policy goals.
- The government is urged to focus on promoting the growth of the EV market and ensuring affordability for consumers to accelerate the transition to cleaner transportation.
- The impact of the changes in electric vehicle rules and regulations is perceived to be minimal in terms of carbon emissions reductions.
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