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<p>Earlier this month the Prime Minister announced a consultation on bringing forward
the end to the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles to 2035, or earlier if a faster
transition appears feasible, as well as including hybrids for the first time. This
reflects the advice from the Committee on Climate Change – to make sure that the UK
meets its net zero by 2050 commitments.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the consultation,
we are asking what the accompanying package of support will need to be to enable the
transition and minimise the impacts on consumers and businesses across the UK, building
on the significant demand and supply side measures already in place. We plan to conclude
the consultation in the summer.</p><p> </p><p>We are currently investing nearly £1.5bn
between April 2015 and March 2021, with grants available for electric cars, vans,
lorries, buses, taxis and motorcycles, as well schemes to support charge point infrastructure
at homes and workplaces and on residential streets.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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