We welcome that
Michael Gove has listened by not using punitive toxic tax hikes to hit hard
working drivers. That is a victory for FairFuelUK's extensive campaigning working
closely with MPs from all Parties.
But banning new diesel AND petrol car sales by 2040 will cost trillions to
consumers and the economy. It is inevitable that carbon based fuels will be
phased out to favour cleaner fuels, but to do it as a cliff edge in 20 years is
naïve and ill thought out. Better to phase in new fuel technologies to work
effectively and be supported, without a target date to terminate diesel and
petrol.
With several proven solutions to lowering emissions available now, such as
retrofitting systems, bulk additives and for the petrol mix of bioethanol to
move from e5 to e10, the Minister has missed an opportunity to solve the
emissions issue now, fairly and at little cost.
Quentin Willson, lead
spokesman for FairFuelUK said: "So by 2040 no fuel stations no
garage repairs no car parts suppliers and 15m diesels scrapped. The cost will
be trillions."
Howard Cox, Founder of the
FairFuelUK Plan said: "We have practical proven ways to reduce
emissions available now. Why has Michael Gove ignored these in favour of a
draconian policy that will hit small businesses and low-income families the
hardest. The energy supply infrastructure and the National Grid will
disintegrate in a breakneck move to nascent electric technology which will
guarantee to cripple the economy."
Quentin Willson & Howard Cox
www.fairfueluk.com
