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[Thread] How does a country "end" the sales of petrol and diesel cars? 
Here is a summary of how the UK
decision to do this by the end of this decade.
Let's review what it means.
1/ This decision is part of a 10-point plan for green industrialisation
Here is a summary of how the UK
decision to do this by the end of this decade.Let's review what it means.
1/ This decision is part of a 10-point plan for green industrialisation
2/ It follows a *public consultation* with stakeholders, industry and the wider public. Here is the link to the consultation https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consulting-on-ending-the-sale-of-new-petrol-diesel-and-hybrid-cars-and-vans
3/ The public was asked about:
- phase out date
-definition of what should be phased out
-barriers to achieving the above proposals
-impact of these ambitions on industry and society
-measures required to achieve the earlier phase out date
- phase out date
-definition of what should be phased out
-barriers to achieving the above proposals
-impact of these ambitions on industry and society
-measures required to achieve the earlier phase out date
4/ There will be 2 steps to the end sales of petrol and diesel cars:
Step 1 : phase-out date for the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans brought forward to 2030 (it was 2040)
Step 2 : all new cars and vans be fully zero emission at the tailpipe from 2035.
Step 1 : phase-out date for the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans brought forward to 2030 (it was 2040)
Step 2 : all new cars and vans be fully zero emission at the tailpipe from 2035.
5/ A "grace period" for 5 years for hybrids:
Between 2030 and 2035, new cars and vans can be sold if they have the capability to drive a significant distance with zero emissions. This means "plug-in hybrids or full hybrids", and this will be defined through consultation.
Between 2030 and 2035, new cars and vans can be sold if they have the capability to drive a significant distance with zero emissions. This means "plug-in hybrids or full hybrids", and this will be defined through consultation.
[Let me add a comment here: there is no such thing as a "self-charging hybrid". Don't let marketing confuse you!]
Let's continue.
Let's continue.
6/ How much will the government invest?
ÂŁ1.8 billion were announced: they will support greater uptake of electric vehicles. New measures include more charging points and innovation for new clean technologies.
ÂŁ1.8 billion were announced: they will support greater uptake of electric vehicles. New measures include more charging points and innovation for new clean technologies.
7/ Part of that announcement includes ÂŁ1.3 billion to accelerate the roll-out of charge points for electric vehicles in homes, streets across the UK and on motorways across England.
8/ The government is providing grants for homeowners, businesses and local authorities to install charge points, and is also supporting the deployment of rapid charge points
9/ The UK government today has also pledged ÂŁ582 million in grants for those buying zero or ultra-low emission vehicles to make them cheaper to buy and incentivise more people to make the transition.
10/ Green number 
plates will be introduced from Dec 2020 to increase awareness and helps bring in local perks. E.g. cheaper parking, cost-free entry into zero-emission zones https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/introduction-of-green-number-plates-for-ultra-low-emission-vehicles Fun fact: Costa Rica got green plates in 2019, Norway has special plates too
plates will be introduced from Dec 2020 to increase awareness and helps bring in local perks. E.g. cheaper parking, cost-free entry into zero-emission zones https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/introduction-of-green-number-plates-for-ultra-low-emission-vehicles Fun fact: Costa Rica got green plates in 2019, Norway has special plates too
11/ The Department for Transport will publish a green paper on the post-EU regulatory regime for CO2 emissions from new road vehicles. This will consider how to best deliver the transition to 100% zero emission sales for cars and vans.
12/ A consultation on the phase-out of new diesel heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) will also be launched.
Question: California is the world leader with a rule to accelerate the purchases of zero emission trucks!
Question: California is the world leader with a rule to accelerate the purchases of zero emission trucks!
13/ I M P O R T A N T
The Department of Transportation estimates that bringing forward the phase-out date 10 years could create 40,000 extra jobs by 2030 and will see emissions reductions equivalent to taking more than 4 million cars off the road. #RaceToZero
The Department of Transportation estimates that bringing forward the phase-out date 10 years could create 40,000 extra jobs by 2030 and will see emissions reductions equivalent to taking more than 4 million cars off the road. #RaceToZero
14/ The government is also committing ÂŁ500 million of funding over 4 years through the Automotive Transformation Fund to put the UK at the forefront of the design and manufacturing of zero emission vehicles. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/49-million-uplift-drives-automotive-industry-towards-green-future This will help build sustainable supply chains
15/ And a link to @COP26: For the first time, ministers from the world’s largest car markets will come together on 27 Nov 2020 to form the **Zero Emission Vehicle Transition Council**. Hosted by the @AlokSharma_RDG they will meet again in 2021, including at COP26.
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Now it is time to watch @bobbyllew talking about this decision @FullyChargedShw style!
Impressive.
Now it is time to watch @bobbyllew talking about this decision @FullyChargedShw style!
16/ If you are still there, congrats! Now you know the basics. For more information go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport
And don't forget to check this great video by @bobbyllew from the @FullyChargedShw team! @https://youtu.be/oYDtEwSEVvc. .
And don't forget to check this great video by @bobbyllew from the @FullyChargedShw team! @https://youtu.be/oYDtEwSEVvc. .