The newly-introduced Zero Emission Vehicle mandate risks scaring off car manufacturers who may be put off by the steep fines for non-compliant cars, according to experts. The initiative requires at least 22 per cent of all new cars sold in the UK this year to be zero emission with carmakers warned of fines worth £15,000 per car and £9,000 per van if they are short of the target. However, as more car brands work to expand their electric car numbers, research has warned that the level of new car registrations is still too few. Insight from Cox Automotive stated the 10.4 per cent growth in new ca…
