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flag UK to ban new petrol/diesel lorries by 2040, smaller trucks by 2035, to cut emissions.

flag The UK Labour government plans to ban new petrol and diesel lorries, requiring all new heavy goods vehicles to be electric by 2040, with smaller trucks banned from 2035. flag The move, part of a net-zero strategy, aims to cut transport emissions, which make up 16% of the UK’s total. flag The Department for Transport is considering enforcement options like sales quotas or carbon caps. flag Industry groups warn of high costs, infrastructure gaps, and limited adoption, with only 500 electric HGVs registered as of early 2025. flag Critics say the policy could raise inflation and burden businesses, while Labour insists the transition is essential for long-term environmental and economic goals.

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