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UK to ban new petrol/diesel lorries by 2040, smaller trucks by 2035, to cut emissions.
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.
The move, part of a net-zero strategy, aims to cut transport emissions, which make up 16% of the UK’s total.
The Department for Transport is considering enforcement options like sales quotas or carbon caps.
Industry groups warn of high costs, infrastructure gaps, and limited adoption, with only 500 electric HGVs registered as of early 2025.
Critics say the policy could raise inflation and burden businesses, while Labour insists the transition is essential for long-term environmental and economic goals.
Reino Unido prohibirá los nuevos camiones de gasolina/diésel para el año 2040, y los camiones más pequeños para el año 2035, para reducir las emisiones.