20/09/2023 12:45
Updated 09/20/2023 12:45
Most countries are immersed in restructuring the types of mobility to make it more attractive and efficient in terms of emissions. In Europe, the plan advances progressively until in 2035 cars with internal combustion engines completely disappear from dealerships. A plan that some governments, those most concerned about the environment, have decided to advance and that has also been copied by other regions, such as some states in the United States, for example.
The United Kingdom, now outside the legislation implemented by the European Union, introduced a plan so that In 2030, mobility would be totally electric, thus moving five years ahead of what was proposed by the Old Continent. At the time it was approved by the Government run by Boris Johnsonformer prime minister of the country, in 2020. At that time, the project was called a “green revolution” and there were many buts to said proposal before it was approved.
However, and according to reports from the BBC citing anonymous sources, the current government of Rishi Sunak could be preparing a reform of said plan to modify certain points, among which is the deadline to be able to sell thermal cars in the United Kingdom. This would mean that the reform would be placed in parallel with the deadlines established by the European Union. That is to say, from the year 2035 The sale of all types of vehicles with thermal engines, both diesel and gasoline, would be prohibited.
Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has not yet made an official statement on the matter. / PHOTO: Tolga Akmen (EFE).
On the other hand, this reform is not expected to affect the main objective already stipulated by the British Executive in recent years, which is expected to achieve net carbon emissions by 2050. However, Sunak’s main office does not They have still wanted to comment on it. Everything indicates that to do so they will wait for the reform to be officially approved and published as law.
“The government remains fully committed to its Net Zero commitments and the UK has reduced emissions faster than any other G7 country. Our approach will always be pragmatic and ensure that costs are not passed on to working families,” a Government spokesperson recently told the media.
The current prime minister, who belongs to the Conservative Party of the United Kingdom, has released statements that contradict the previously approved green objective. For this reason, there are many legislators and activists who point out that Sunak may have missed the net emissions goal due to the future elections scheduled for next year.
Thermal cars will be commercially prohibited in the United Kingdom from 2035, according to the new date that the United Kingdom government would approve.
Previously, the prime minister has systematically mentioned that said sustainable plan will come with a “proportional approach.” That is, net emissions ambitions are balanced with the need to keep the bills of British citizens and consumers low.
Despite everything, until the British Executive makes an official statement, the main keys to this reform cannot be given with complete clarity. According to BBCthe information should arrive “in the next few days”, although they do not give a specific date for its publication.
2023-09-20 10:49:11
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