<ul><li>The UK government's weakening of vehicle sales rules in April could result in fewer electric cars on British roads and higher carbon emissions.</li><li>The Climate Change Committee (CCC) raised concerns that the flexibilities in the zero-emission vehicle mandate may lead to increased sales of plug-in hybrid cars instead of electric vehicles, resulting in lower emissions savings.</li><li>Industry experts have criticized the government's analysis and predict a significant rise in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) on UK roads by 2030, potentially jeopardizing climate goals and increasing costs for drivers.</li><li>Although the UK government defended the changes as pragmatic, some experts and industry professionals warned that the alterations in the vehicle sales rules could hinder the transition to electric vehicles and ultimately lead to higher emissions.</li></ul>

UK’s shift on car sales rules may lead to higher emissions, says statutory adviser

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