U.K. Energy Review Could Offer Incentives for Electric Car Sales

  • Government report due Monday may target new energy products
  • Goal is for ultra-low emission cars to be 70% of sales by 2030
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The U.K. is concluding an almost yearlong assessment of its energy market and policies on Monday, with officials suggesting new incentives could be offered to promote sales of electric cars.

The nation is trying to reach a goal of eliminating greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and speed the introduction of low-carbon technologies such as electric vehicles, according to a government statement.