Electric car targets under review as backlash grows

Under review are electric car sales targets that car firms claim are too high for current consumer demand, leading to a row with the government and the threat of job losses at plants like Ellesmere Port. Industry bodies like SMMT are calling for government intervention to address weak demand for EVs and the need for customer incentives. Despite consultations on the zero emissions vehicle mandate, the government is sticking to the 2030 deadline for phasing out petrol and diesel car sales, while also exploring options to increase flexibility within the regulations.

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