Environment experts hit out at proposed delay to switch to electric vehicles 

Government's decision to reduce the grant for buying EVs 'a recklessly irresponsible and premature decision from the Government in the face of the climate crisis'.

Proposals to allow cars with internal combustion engines on European roads beyond 2035 if powered by so-called e-fuels have been heavily criticised by environmental experts for delaying the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).

After political pressure from Germany, the commission will likely propose a compromise on banning petrol and diesel cars from sale in 2035 by allowing cars that run on "carbon neutral" fuel.