Ministers Debate ZEV Mandate Targets; Reynolds Supports 50% Cut
What happened
Ministers are divided over the required level of electric car sales targets for 2030. The Treasury and the business department want to cut the mandate from 80% to 50%, arguing this is necessary to attract investment from overseas carmakers. Jonathan Reynolds supports this reduction, stating it is pivotal to sustaining automotive jobs. Andy Burnham stepped aside from the decision due to a potential conflict of interest involving his wife, who advises Be.EV. Louise Haigh has been given responsibility for changes to the zero-emission vehicle mandate.
From bmmagazine.co.uk
Why it matters
Officials believe a 50% target is needed to encourage overseas carmakers to build future models in the UK. The government has affirmed its commitment to phasing out the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2030, despite the internal disagreement over the specific target level.
From bmmagazine.co.uk
Who's involved
- Jonathan ReynoldsBusiness Secretary who supports cutting the ZEV mandate to 50% to sustain automotive jobs.
- Andy BurnhamPolitician who recused himself from the ZEV mandate decision due to a conflict of interest.
- Department for TransportGovernment department responsible for the English transport network and leads on the ZEV targets.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- TfLSpeculative
Changes to national ZEV targets could affect TfL's fleet planning and infrastructure investment needs.
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The entities involved
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Jonathan Reynolds
British politician (born 1980)
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Heidi Alexander
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)