Sunak pushes back ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars by five years

The video discusses the UK's commitment to international climate agreements and outlines plans to transition to electric vehicles by 2035, while allowing the continued sale of petrol and diesel cars. It emphasizes a balanced approach to decarbonizing home heating with heat pumps, providing financial support without imposing costs on families. The government will increase grants for boiler upgrades and support energy efficiency without mandating expensive upgrades. It rejects heavy-handed measures like passenger limits in cars and multiple waste bins, while maintaining a commitment to net zero by 2050.

What is the UK's target year for the majority of cars sold to be electric?

• 2040

• 2035

• 2030

• 2025

What is the announced year until which petrol and diesel cars can still be purchased?

• 2035

• 2030

• 2040

• 2025

What is the main reason given for not forcing immediate adoption of heat pumps?

• Lack of technology

• High upfront costs

• Insufficient government support

• Environmental concerns

What is the increased amount for the boiler upgrade scheme grant?

• £5,000

• £6,000

• £7,500

• £10,000

What is the government's stance on mandatory energy efficiency upgrades?

• They will be enforced

• They will be scrapped

• They will be voluntary

• They will be subsidized

Which proposal related to net zero was scrapped by the government?

• All of the above

• Limiting car passengers

• Taxing meat

• Banning new oil and gas

By what year does the government aim to achieve net zero?

• 2060

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050