Calls for 22 percent of new cars to be zero emission EVs by 2024

Battery manufacturers Britishvolt, alongside Ford, PodPoint, FairCharge and others, have written a letter to the Government calling for radical change to achieve net zero transport goals. The letter, which was written to Business Secretary Grant Shapps and Transport Secretary Mark Harper, demands the Government to ‘demonstrate climate leadership’ in the decarbonisation of road transport.In 2020, the Government announced that petrol and diesel cars and vans would be banned by 2030, followed by a similar ban on hybrid vehicles five years later.With this ban, the UK is on track to be one of the leading G7 countries to transition to electric vehicles.With COP27 ongoing in Egypt, many Governments are looking at the best options available to help them decarbonise transport and other sectors to meet net zero goals.The letter stated that policy levers are now the most important thing, to enable manufacturers and customers to make the switch.READ MORE: Drivers urged to use ‘magic’ one-button trick to defrost the car Industry experts call for 22 percent of new cars to be zero emission and electric by 2024. (Image: Getty) Sales of new petrol and diesel cars are set to be banned in 2030. (Image: Getty)It reads: ‘An ambitious Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate would guarantee a minimum proportion of electric vehicles on the road from 2024 and provide a clear signal and trajectory to infrastructure investors to accelerate the charge-point roll-out. ‘The benefits of the UK Government’s leadership on this issue are already visible. ‘High-profile investments to support the EV transition in the UK have created and safeguarded thousands of jobs,  with the prospect of many more to come.’From research and vehicle design, to chargers and software; to energy services and the vital ongoing task of installing, supporting and maintaining the vehicles and networks: every corner of the UK has the opportunity to benefit from the transition.’ DON’T MISSDrivers face huge £1,000 fine for little-known parking law [WARNING]Electric car owners warned of major range issues [INSIGHT]Drivers being forced to pay more as most places don’t have EV chargers [SHOCKING] Clean Air Zones set to launch this year. (Image: Express)The letter was also co-signed by Chargepoint, Char.gy, EO, MER UK, Osprey Charging, Octopus Electric Vehicles, New AutoMotive and EVA England.The American state of California already has a ZEV mandate in place, which is designed to achieve long-term emission reduction goals.This requires auto manufacturers to offer for sale specific numbers of the very cleanest cars available.ZEV regulation is part of the broader Advanced Clean Cars package of regulations, a set of tailpipe regulations put in place to limit smog-forming and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.  This was first adopted in 1990 and has been modified to reflect the state of technology.