Relaxation of EV sales rules undermines investment, lobby groups say

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2025-04-07

London (PA Media/dpa) - Environmental and pro-EV groups have criticised the British government's relaxation of sales rules, but the automotive industry has insisted the measures do not go far enough. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced sales of new hybrids that cannot be plugged in will be permitted to continue until 2035. Changes to the zero emission vehicle (Zev) mandate also mean it will be easier for manufacturers which do not m......

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