No Petrol and Diesel Cars in Britain from 2035

From 2035, Britain is going to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that he would announce the details of the plan in the UN climate summit due to take place in Glasgow in November this year. 

This week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will launch COP26, a two-week climate conference, which is seen as a moment of truth for the 2015 Paris Agreement, which was done to combat global warming, along with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough.

Prime Minister, Johnson said in a statement, released by his office ahead of the launch of COP26, “Hosting COP26 is an important opportunity for the UK and nations across the globe to step up in the fight against climate change. As we set out our plans to hit our ambitious 2050 net zero target across this year, so we shall urge others to join us in pledging net zero emissions.”

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will also appeal the world leaders to expatiate international efforts to reach net zero status as early as possible, by investing in cleaner technology, preservation of natural habitats and measures to recover quickly to the impact of climate change. 

The British government under the leadership of Boris Johnson has also said that it has planned to bring forward, an end to the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2035 and said it would be earlier, if a faster transition were possible.

Diesel and petrol car models still account for 90% of sales in Britain and buyers of greener models are also worried about the availability of limited charging points, the cost and the price range of certain models.

Prime Minister Johnson was marred by attacks for the launch of COP26 by the former head of the summit Clare O’Neill, who was sacked from the post only last week.

O’Neill, who was a former energy minister of the country has accused Johnson of a lack of leadership and his understanding of climate change.

She told BBC Radio, “My advice to anybody to whom Boris is making promises whether it is voters, world leaders, ministers, employees or indeed family members is to get it in writing, get a lawyer to look a it, and make sure the money is in the bank.”

In the wake of the 2015 Volkswagen emissions scandal, many cities and countries around the world have announced plans to crack down on diesel vehicles. Meanwhile, the European Union is also exploring avenues to introduce tougher carbon dioxide rules.

France is planning to ban the sale of fossil fuel-powered cars by 2040, while the Parliament of Norway has already set a non-binding goal that by 2025 all cars in the country should be zero emissions.