CCC raises alarm over changes to ZEV mandate

Michael Holder
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In response to government's request for advice, CCC warns changes to policy could incentivise carmakers to sell more hybrids and PHEVs at the expense of BEV sales, leading to higher emissions

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has reiterated its concerns about tweaks to vehicle emissions rules that it warns could drive up sales of more polluting plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) at the expense...

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