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Of course, but this also incurs a cost in CO2
I am assuming the main goal of the government is cutting down on greenhouse gases, so the whole picture needs to be examined.
Petrol/diesel cars don't need replacements of a big engine parts every 2-3 years, but if your battery goes that's it. I'm not against it, just wondering how they did the numbers, and the current gov is a bit number allergic ;)
JWestland-
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Tesla'sNissan's approach to batteries. Also, the French have the same policy. -
I'd say the main goal is cutting down emissions in heavily congested areas
Also, isn't it a ban on new cars only. So people are free to keep their current cars / buy second hand etc?
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Petrol/diesel cars don't need replacements of a big engine parts every 2-3 years
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Fuel filter
- Coolant
- Spark/glow plugs
Plus all the hoses, relays and sensors that EVs don't have which may or may not need replacing.
- Engine oil
h2o
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Emyr
Batteries can be recycled.