• Driving electric: Is the UK ready for EVs?

  • Feb 12 2025
  • Length: 53 mins
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Driving electric: Is the UK ready for EVs?

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  • As climate change marches on, and transport is under a spotlight for significantly contributing to carbon emissions, we’re exploring electric transport. Are we ready for it, particularly in the UK when compared to other countries? What is outstanding in electrification/decarbonisation? And is it a realistic climate ambition?

    Show notes:

    Hinkley Point Petition: https://win.newmode.net/hinkley-point-nuclear-power-station-fish-protection

    https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/02/uk-needs-to-ban-full-hybrid-cars-by-2030-or-face-net-zero-catastrophe

    https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/dec/23/do-electric-cars-really-produce-fewer-carbon-emissions-than-petrol-or-diesel-vehicles

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    For What It’s Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).
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