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<p>Currently manufacturers are only legally required to provide consumers with information
on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, for new cars and vans at the point of sale.
There are no obligations on manufacturers to provide information on where the materials
are sourced and no assessment has been made of the potential merits of doing so. The
UK Critical Minerals Strategy, published in July 2022, sets out steps for ensuring
the long-term security of critical minerals like those needed for electric vehicle
batteries.</p><p>The Government understands the concerns of the automotive industry
regarding the potential impact of the invasion on its business operations and supply
chains worldwide. We are in regular dialogue with UK auto manufacturers and business
representative bodies to understand any direct and indirect impacts on UK operations,
including trade related issues.</p>
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