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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Steve Fowler

Why weakening the ZEV Mandate risks making us forget why we went electric in the first place

The Government is rumoured to be rethinking its electric car targets - (PA Archive)

The UK Government is reportedly considering relaxing the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate – the rules that require car makers to sell an increasing proportion of electric cars every year.

On the face of it, that might sound like good news for manufacturers struggling to hit targets in an uncertain market. And let’s be clear: these are uncertain times. The global economy is wobbling, tariffs are creating headaches and consumers are watching every penny.

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