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<p>The Government’s ambition is for almost every car and van to be zero emission by
2050. In order to achieve this, we have said we will end the sale of new conventional
petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2040. This level of ambition will help ensure we
deliver our air quality and greenhouse gas reduction ambitions, including our commitment
to the Paris Agreement. It will also put the UK at the forefront of the global transition
to cleaner road transport and help ensure our automotive sector continues to thrive
and create good jobs across the country.</p><p>We are due to publish the Road to Zero
strategy shortly which will set out further detail on the Government’s ambition and
plans for the transition to zero emission road transport. This will draw on a wide
range of evidence including the work of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC).</p><p>We
expect the transition to zero emission vehicles to be industry and consumer-led, with
Government monitoring developments closely. Against a rapidly evolving international
context, we will seek to maintain ambitious targets and our leadership position, intervening
firmly if not enough progress is being made.</p>
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