Canada has decided to prohibit the sales of all light-duty vehicles using internal combustion engines by 2035. The plan was disclosed on Tuesday where the government was keen to reduce its greenhouse emissions. The vehicles contribute approximately 25% of these emissions.
Previously, the government set a target of 2040 to go carbon neutral but now they have reduced 5 years. The UK authorities have also decided to completely ban sales of gasoline vehicles by 2035, though the non-hybrid sales will close by 2030. The UK also initially set a target of 2040.
The Canadian government is keen to make concrete and gradual steps that would make the transition easier.
“Through measures aimed at accelerating the transition to 100% zero-emission vehicles sales, we will continue building a cleaner and more resilient economy, while also creating good jobs and opportunities for all Canadians,” Omar Alghabra, transport minister for Canada, said in a statement.
The new plan is part of the country’s objective to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Source: MotorAuthority