Give carmakers EV sales targets to accelerate uptake, government urged

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The UK should follow lead of California and China and introduce a 'zero emission vehicle mandate' to help boost the market, according to Green Alliance

The government should follow the lead of California and China in introducing a 'zero emission vehicle mandate' that would require car makers to sell an increasing proportion of electric vehicles (EVs)...

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