'Electric vehicles are not the only tool': Reducing traffic key to achieving UK climate targets, report argues

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Cars could need to slash annual milage by over 2,000 miles if EV sales are slow over the next decade.
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Cars could need to slash annual milage by over 2,000 miles if EV sales are slow over the next decade.

New Green Alliance report argues measures to tackle congestion and curb traffic levels could play a key role in slashing emissions in support of UK climate goals

Increased investment in public transport and active travel is needed, in addition to the rapid uptake of electric vehicles (EVs), if the UK is to meet its 2030 emission reductions targets. That is the...

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