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The UK government is expected to reduce its electric vehicle sales targets, with the 2030 target potentially dropping from 80% to 60%, according to multiple reports. This follows the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders' forecast that car makers will fall short of the 2026 target of 33% electric vehicle sales. The reduction aims to align the targets more closely with real-world demand, as electric vehicle sales have surged by 30% year-on-year. However, the move has raised concerns about the UK's decarbonisation policy, with the zero-emission vehicle mandate expected to achieve 14% of the government's targeted CO2 reductions between 2028 and 2032.
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