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Voices: Are Britain’s EV targets accelerating progress or costing jobs? Join The Independent Debate

An electric vehicle charging station at Skelton Lake Service Station in Leeds - (PA Wire)

The debate over electric vehicle (EV) targets has reignited, with the government reviewing rules requiring 22% of vehicles sold this year to be electric, rising annually to meet a 2035 petrol and diesel ban.

Supporters argue the targets are vital for tackling climate change and positioning the UK as a leader in green technology, encouraging innovation and aligning with global efforts to transition to cleaner transport.

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