ENGLAND -- Yesterday, the government of Great Britain announced it will ban the sale of all diesel and gasoline-powered cars and vans by 2040. This commitment, after months of consideration, follows a similar commitment by France made earlier this month. The move was motivated by England’s poor air quality stemming largely from polluting gasoline and diesel-powered cars.
In response, Sierra Club Electric Vehicles Initiative Director Gina Coplon-Newfield released the following statement:
"Great Britain’s pledge to move beyond dirty fossil fuel-powered cars and vans shows that bold national commitments to clean transportation are possible. By making the switch to electric vehicles that will increasingly plug into renewable sources of electricity, the UK is helping its residents breathe easier while decelerating the climate crisis.”
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