Sunak Delays the Ban to Sell New Fossil-Fuel Cars

The video discusses the transition to electric vehicles by 2030, highlighting that diesel cars and vans will still be available until then and can be bought and sold second-hand afterward. It aligns this transition with countries like Germany, France, and the U.S. The video also addresses the need for a fair approach to heating homes, emphasizing the development of technologies like heat pumps. It stresses the importance of balancing innovation incentives with affordability to ensure public support for net zero goals.

Which year marks the end of new diesel car sales, according to the transition plan?

• 2025

• 2030

• 2050

• 2040

Which countries are mentioned as aligning with the transition to electric vehicles?

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

• Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus

• China, Japan, and India

• Germany, France, and Italy

What technology is highlighted as a key advancement for heating homes?

• Geothermal systems

• Heat pumps

• Wind turbines

• Solar panels

What is the main concern regarding the cost of new heating technologies?

• They are too cheap to be effective

• They are expensive and may not work in all homes

• They are only available in urban areas

• They require too much maintenance

What is the estimated upfront cost for a family in Darlington to install a heat pump?

• £20,000

• £15,000

• £10,000

• £5,000