Dead Hand of Bureaucracy
"The owner of Vauxhall has announced plans to close its van-making factory in Luton, putting about 1,100 jobs at risk.
There are growing concerns among car manufacturers over EV sales targets, with many ... calling for the government to do more to boost consumer demand.
In response to the announcement, the government said it while it was
"encouraging to see Stellantis investing in the future of its Ellesmere Port plant, we know this will be a concerning time for the families of employees at Luton who may be affected".
[ MAY BE AFFECTED??? ]
As part of the shift to electric, manufacturers are required to sell a certain percentage of cars and vans that emit zero emissions.
Current rules state EVs must make up 22% of a carmaker's car sales, and 10% of van sales this year.
For every sale that pushes it outside the mandate, firms must pay a £15,000 fine. There are flexibilities in the system, allowing manufacturers who cannot meet the targets to buy "credits" from those that can.
Car brands with factories in the UK have been urging the government to relax the rules, arguing that EV demand is not strong enough and more incentives are required for drivers to go fully electric.
Following the intense pressure from industry, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is expected to announce a consultation on the rules later on Tuesday."
A consultation on rules from desk-bound politicians!
Play "The Death March" for 1100 factory jobs.
There are growing concerns among car manufacturers over EV sales targets, with many ... calling for the government to do more to boost consumer demand.
In response to the announcement, the government said it while it was
"encouraging to see Stellantis investing in the future of its Ellesmere Port plant, we know this will be a concerning time for the families of employees at Luton who may be affected".
[ MAY BE AFFECTED??? ]
As part of the shift to electric, manufacturers are required to sell a certain percentage of cars and vans that emit zero emissions.
Current rules state EVs must make up 22% of a carmaker's car sales, and 10% of van sales this year.
For every sale that pushes it outside the mandate, firms must pay a £15,000 fine. There are flexibilities in the system, allowing manufacturers who cannot meet the targets to buy "credits" from those that can.
Car brands with factories in the UK have been urging the government to relax the rules, arguing that EV demand is not strong enough and more incentives are required for drivers to go fully electric.
Following the intense pressure from industry, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is expected to announce a consultation on the rules later on Tuesday."
A consultation on rules from desk-bound politicians!
Play "The Death March" for 1100 factory jobs.
