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News,25 Jul 2023,5 mins

Electric Cars – The Hurdles in the Road

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One important area in which the UK is committed to get to net zero, is transport: and a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in 2030. Is the government wavering on that policy? Not according to Michael Gove, the levelling up secretary. He says some plans to tackle climate change create a "backlash" but the 2030 ban is immoveable. So here’s the question: is the UK ready for the electric car revolution? Our climate editor, Justin Rowlatt, has the answers in this episode of our 5 Minutes On podcast. (Image credit: BBC)

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