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More than 65 percent of UK motorists are against the proposed ban on the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles from 2030. Despite plans to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars at the end of this decade, a majority have said that they disagree with the decision and believe that they should still be allowed to buy beyond 2030.
With the cost of living crisis gripping the UK, 75 percent of people say they simply cannot afford to switch to electric vehicles by the deadline.
The study highlighted the growing number of people who oppose the ban.
More than eight in 10 over 55’s feel they can’t afford to switch whilst affordability is also a concern for 83 percent of motorists in Wales and 80 percent in Scotland.
This is a stark contrast to the 43 percent of 18-24 year-olds who are confident of having the cash necessary to move across to electric vehicles.
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“Whilst it’s incumbent on us all to work towards building a more eco-friendly future, our findings are significant in showing that there is still work to be done in order to meet government targets.”
In November 2020, the UK Government announced its intention to launch its “green industrial revolution”.
The 10 point plan included the 2030 petrol and diesel car sales ban, as well as advancing nuclear power and investing in carbon capture.
It’s been predicted that as the ban comes into effect, the value of petrol and diesel vehicles will decline and bring increased affordability.
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Other regions are also taking steps to limit their emissions output including the American states of California and Washington.
At the end of August, California announced a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2035.
As part of the 2035 plan, 35 percent of new vehicles sold in the state must be electric, hybrid or hydrogen-powered by 2026, and 68 percent by 2030.
Washington state will also aim to ban sales, requiring all new passenger cars, trucks and SUVs to be powered by electricity or hydrogen by 2035, with one-fifth allowed to be plug-in hybrids.
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