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<p>(a) New regulations came into effect on 1 January 2020. These tighten the existing
target significantly for the average CO2 emissions a car manufacturer’s fleet can
emit, down from 130g/km to 95g/km. If manufacturers do not meet this target then they
face fines. As this is a fleet average target, manufacturers can make vehicles with
emissions above the new 95g/km target providing they balance this out across their
fleet with those that are lower than 95g/km. These targets reduce further in 2025
and 2030.</p><p> </p><p>(b) To incentivise people to switch to more environmentally
friendly vehicles to improve air quality, the Government is investing nearly £1.5
billion between April 2015 and March 2021 to support the transition to zero emission
motoring and has put in place a range of grant schemes. We have put in place various
grant funding schemes to assist with the up-front cost of purchasing eligible electric
vehicles. Motorists who choose to make the switch to electric also benefit from lower
Vehicle Excise Duty and, from April 2020, lower company car tax rates.</p><p> </p><p>On
4 February, the Prime Minister announced that we are consulting on bringing forward
the end to the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans to 2035, or earlier
if a faster transition appears feasible.</p><p> </p><p>In London, the Mayor is responsible
for air quality in the capital.</p>
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