UK could loosen EV rules to allow sales of Prius-style hybrids until 2035
by Mark Sweney and Jasper Jolly from Environment | The Guardian on (#6SJXV)
Ban on new petrol and diesel cars starts in 2030 but government may change rules for some models
Car manufacturers may be allowed to sell Toyota Prius-style hybrid models in the UK until 2035, as the government looks at ways to loosen electric vehicle sales rules.
Earlier this week the government launched a fast-track consultation to determine what types of electric vehicles carmakers can sell after a ban on new petrol and diesel cars, which is due to come into force from 2030.
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