A series of measures to help the UK ban on new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 has been put forward.

Local government has put a blueprint in place, with a number of proposals to ensure the environmental drive is a success.

Would any of their measures convince you to swap?

  • Financial incentives to encourage people and businesses to make the switch to electric vehicles, including changes to vehicle excise duty.
  • Research and development grants to help the car industry shift production to zero emission vehicles.
  • Improved charging infrastructure for electric car users and further funding for research into the establishment of a hydrogen distribution network.
  • Government to lead by example, ensuring zero-emission fleets across central and local government well before the proposed end date to help drive demand.

Isle of Wight County Press: There are now more than 30,000 electric car charge points across the UK in over 11,000 locations There are now more than 30,000 electric car charge points across the UK in over 11,000 locations It has set out its views as part of a response to the Department for Transport’s consultation on ending the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles.

Cllr Keith Glazier, chair of transport for the South East, said: “Ending the sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans will be a critical point on the UK’s journey towards a zero emissions future, but agreeing a date is not enough.

“Whether the target is 2040, 2035 or sooner, it must be accompanied by a clear and costed action plan setting out how we are going to reach this critical milestone. Without it, there is a significant risk that the target could be missed.”