Report: An EV transition that marginalises low-income groups could undermine the 'whole net zero project'

Cecilia Keating
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Fossil fuel car phase out risks a Gilets Jaunes-style backlash among low income groups if efforts to improve access to charge points are not stepped up, the Social Market Foundation warns

The government could face a major public backlash against its ongoing drive to phase out fossil fuel vehicles if it does not introduce targeted support for lower-income citizens, the Social Market Foundation...

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