Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Exempt CO2 neutral Efuel & other cleaner fuel cars from 2030 petrol & diesel ban

Closed 1,019 signatures

What the petition asks

Government should allow the sale & future development of cars running on cleaner fuels such as higher bioethanol content E12 up to E85, & CO2 neutral Biomethane to cut CO2 & other emissions. Allow the sale past year 2030 of these cars going forward to reduce battery waste & lower car production CO2.
Alternative fuels use current infrastructure, so more affordable for those on a low income. Making Batteries releases high emissions. Electric cars have impracticalities - long charging, lower range & fast charging leads to shorter battery life & expense.
EVs are heavy, tyres wear faster, more tyre particle dust & road damage.
Some can't charge near home.
Biomethane is more biodiverse & can be made from waste reducing pollution.

Timeline

14 Dec 2020 Petition opened for signatures
14 Jun 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,019
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 14 Dec 2020
Closed 14 Jun 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.