As EV sales, oil costs and wildfires spike, UK gov’t considers.. fewer EVs? (update)

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By Jameson DowAug 14, 2026, 8:09 pm112 ptsTrending
The UK government is considering relaxing its landmark electric vehicle rules, even in the face of inflated oil prices, a recordbreaking year for temperatures and wildfires, and EV sales that are already rising fast enough to meet the government’s current target. Update 8/14: The government officially…

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