UK carmakers say they may miss government targets on EV sales
by Jasper Jolly from Environment | The Guardian on (#6PR40)
Industry downgrades forecast for sales of battery vehicles after 18.8% rise in July on a year earlier
The UK car industry has downgraded its forecast for electric vehicle sales this year in the latest sign of pessimism in the industry over its ability to meet government targets for shifting away from fossil fuels.
The number of battery EVs sold in the UK in July rose by 18.8% on the figure a year ago, according to data published on Monday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
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