Momentum growing for ban on petrol cars

The UK plans to ban new diesel and petrol cars from 2040 in a bid to
combat pollution, adding to a roster of nations making similar pledges

Sweden: Volvo plans to build only electric or hybrid cars from 2019

Norway: To phase out sales of internal combustion engine cars by 2025

Netherlands: Closing in on ban on internal combustion engine cars from 2025

Germany: Federal Council has passed resolution banning internal combustion 
engines from 2030

UK: To ban new diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2040

France: To ban sales of internal combustion engine cars by 2040

India: Aims to become 100% electric vehicle nation within 14 years

China: Support for electric vehicles in major cities only likely to be around 60% by 2030




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