The SMMT uses its latest sales update to warn that the budget must address affordability and access to charging for electric vehicles, as the clock ticks down to the 2030 ban on the sale of new cars powered by petrol and diesel.
Almost 500,000 new hybrid and electric cars will be seen on UK roads this year, according to new industry projections, following a spurt in production and sales.
A shortage of semiconductors largely linked to COVID disruption in Asia has held back production, and therefore sales, of new vehicles globally though that chip squeeze is finally starting to ease.Hybrid electric vehicles recorded the most significant growth of all fuel types, up 40%, followed closely by petrol.
"This will inevitably increase demand for charging infrastructure, however, and while the new £56m LEVI capability funding is welcome, there remains a clear requirement for binding targets that ensure chargepoint rollout keeps pace."Food delivery firm Gousto plunged into governance storm after slashing valuation
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