New diesel and petrol cars banned from UK roads by 2040, as Government unveils new pollution tax on drivers in busiest areas - The Telegraph
https://apple.news/Ax1vYeTaOSdmEpT_ynjp7GQ LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

They will recover the lost Fuel Duty / VAT somehow so be prepared to be shafted again.  FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

It's only the sale of new vehicles that will stop being sold from 2040, they're not actually banning petrol and diesel cars and vans from the roads isn't it? Old ones will be probably be allowed to carry on until they naturally expire so we might end up importing used cars from China or India. I predict best ever sales records of new cars in December 2039. Either that or we'll end up with the same car situation as Cuba - cars stuck in a time warp! Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

I'll be in a mobility scooter by then, which are electric, so sorry if I sound selfish, but it wont bother me.

 Updated- Waiting for a Scotland v England 6 Nations home win. 24th Feb 2018
Gone-1972 88 SWB Soft top
Gone-1981 24v FFR Lightweight
Gone-2009 Freelander 2 TD4 GS manual
Gone before it bankrupted me- 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto
2013 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto

Wooden Box  FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Believe its only the manufacture and sale of new petrol/diesel cars, so by the year 3000 the last combustion engine may well have given up.... just!

any mention of airplanes and helicopters ? If its a pollution issue, only last week the papers suggested one plane flight wipes out 20 years of recycling, far worse than cars surely? Also stated within the last week the UK airspace is now at breaking point, too many flights.

The Doctor wrote:

New diesel and petrol cars banned from UK roads by 2040

£billions being invested into battery technology over the coming years. Dyson has bought a new site in Wiltshire, Hullavington, specifically to work on new concepts with battery technology high on the agenda. MY 09 GS manual in Lago Grey, Wood Co arm rest and side bumper strips - now sold.

MY 15 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey with colour coded Bumper Door Mouldings

All new meaning soon to specifying a sun roof.  FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Apparently Norway will ban diesel sales after 2025. That will affect sales immediately. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

No mention of heavy lorries and agricultural gear.

Thinking of selling my oil shares and buying more National Grid. A massive investment in charging infrastructure is required and they are ideally situated to benefit from extra electric use. You can forget the flying cars story though as there will be too many wind turbines to negotiate. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

Think it is likely that electric will be the way for the future, battery or other storage for this, but am not convinced on the timing being muted for this. Suspect it will slip and will be some way off the 2040 date before it becomes a reality.

My daughter used to own an old terrace house where the front door opened onto the pavement (sidewalk if you are in USA) and she had to park on the street outside. Often she would be parked 100yds away or even across the other side depending on if she got home early or not. So how do you charge your electric car in these situations? 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

Our local council were offering to install free charger units at all properties last couple of years. Unfortunately at the time my fuse box was too old (since upgraded) and I don't have a plug in car so it would be useless for me.