UK government considers weakening 2030 electric vehicle targets
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UK Government, Polestar, ChargeUK, Unite union
United Kingdom
June 2026
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The UK government plans to reduce the pure electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030. Industry groups and Polestar warn that the move could harm the automotive sector and cost jobs. The decision follows lobbying from car manufacturers and the Unite union.
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