The United Kingdom will bring forward the planned ban on new diesel and gasoline vehicles to 2030, the Financial Times reported Saturday. The goal of the government is to promote the use of electric cars.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier advanced the ban from 2040 to 2035. That date will be brought forward by another five years. According to the Financial Times, the prime minister will officially announce that next week. The ban would not apply to some hybrid cars. They can be put into circulation until 2035.
The decision is part of a series of climate initiatives.
According to the automotive sector, significant infrastructure funding is needed to convince the population to switch to the new technology. Especially since electric cars are more expensive than petrol or diesel models. The government is expected to invest £ 500 million from next year to roll out charging stations and other infrastructure.
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