Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.
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"It's right we keep targets under review to ensure they're practical and back British industry."
— Heidi Alexander , Politician
"Asking whether we should extend the availability of polluting vehicles amid our hottest summer on record."
— Tanya Sinclair , Executive
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Chief of Octopus Electric Vehicles.
Heidi Alexander is the UK's Transport Secretary.
Managing director of Ford of Britain.
CEO of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Boss of industry group Electric Vehicles UK.
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The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.
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