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UK Sales of Electric Vehicles Just Overtook Petrol Cars for the First Time

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For the first time in the UK, more new electric vehicles (EVs) have been sold over a 12-month period than petrol cars, according to Carbon Brief analysis. The news comes amid a battle over the future of the UK’s “zero-emissions vehicle” (ZEV) mandate, which the car industry and some unions … [continued]

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UK EV Sales Were Higher Than Mandated In 2024

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The UK’s ZEV mandate required that 22% of new vehicle sales be zero-emission vehicle (electric vehicle) sales in 2024. The industry exceeded that, though, according to data just released by the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT). Well, that is, if you take CO2 credits in the Vehicle Emissions Trading Scheme … [continued]

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