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Vehicle manufacturers have told the Government they want the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans, due to start from 2030, pushed back by five years.
The transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has revealed carmakers told him in a recent meeting that a “more realistic” target date would be 2035.
The push back came in meeting towards the end of March with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which gathered key stakeholders from vehicle manufacturers to raise their concerns on meeting zero emissions targets.
Shapps, who was co-chairing the 2nd Zero Emission Vehicle Transition council, said: “Many of the manufacturers felt the DfT needed to set an end date for sale of vehicles with internal combustion engines, with many suggesting a realistic phase out date could be 2035.
On Day One, President Biden fulfilled his commitment to rejoin the Paris Agreement. Days later, he took executive actions to ensure we tackle the climate crisis at home and abroad – all while creating jobs and strengthening our economy. This week, he held a historic summit with 40 world leaders to show that America is back.
Over the course of two days and eight sessions, President Biden convened heads of state and government, as well as leaders and representatives from international organizations, businesses, subnational governments, and indigenous communities to rally the world in tackling the climate crisis, demonstrate the economic opportunities of the future, and affirm the need for unprecedented global cooperation and ambition to meet the moment.
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COP26 President addresses UN Member States
Alok Sharma briefs UN Member States on the road to Glasgow
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Excellencies, Secretary General, friends.
It is a real pleasure to speak to you all again to provide this regular update. And as you all know I am now devoting all of my time and energies to the role of COP26 President Designate, whilst continuing as a full member of the UK Government Cabinet.
I hope this tells you how seriously Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the whole of the UK Government are taking our role as incoming COP Presidency.
It recognises the stark facts in front of us. The facts as the Secretary General has just outlined. And the urgent need to increase our collective ambition across all elements of the Paris Agreement.