The UK will consult on sales targets for automakers during the transition to electric vehicles
4 months ago

The UK will consult on sales targets for automakers during the transition to electric vehicles

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s new Labour government will launch a consultation on auto manufacturers’ sales targets during the transition to electric vehicles, following the decision by Stellantis, the owner of Vauxhall, to close its van factory in southern England at the potential cost of 1,100 jobs. Reynolds confirmed plans to review the ZEV mandate as part of a consultation on the new Labour government’s plan to ban the sale of new “purely petrol and diesel” cars by 2030. In its manifesto for government ahead of the July 4 election, Labour promised a “phase-out date of 2030 for new cars with internal combustion engines.” That caused industry anxiety over the future of hybrids, which use electric batteries along with petrol or diesel power. “Not because we want to water down any commitments, but because delivery matters more than notional targets.” Rather than changing the current rules, environmental campaigners suggest the government should make electric vehicles more appealing, potentially by giving new owners tax advantages or reducing the cost of on-street charging via subsidies.

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Drivers 'confused' by electric cars, ministers warned - and one in five are 'diehard' against ever owning one
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Drivers 'confused' by electric cars, ministers warned - and one in five are 'diehard' against ever owning one

Daily Mail  

Many drivers are 'confused' by electric vehicles, their benefits and how we as a nation transition to battery cars, ministers have been told. Transitioning to an electric future: The ZEV mandate forces car makers to sell an increasing volume of EVs each year over the next decade but does little to incentivise drivers to make the switch, the AA said …

EV switching blueprint? The European country where 90% of new cars are already electric
1 month ago

EV switching blueprint? The European country where 90% of new cars are already electric

Daily Mail  

Britain must vastly accelerate its transition to electric vehicles in the next decade, the country's climate change advisers said this week. The blueprint to EV transition: Fully electric vehicles accounted for 88.9% of all new cars in Norway in 2024 - here's how it has encouraged its drivers to switch to battery power. Fully electric vehicles accounted for 88.9 per …

Demand for new cars falls by 2.5% in January
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Demand for new cars falls by 2.5% in January

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ian Plummer, commercial director at online vehicle marketplace Auto …

Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars

Raw Story  

by Pierre-Henry DESHAYES Almost 96 percent of new cars registered in Norway in January were electric, an unparalleled number in the world and close to the country's goal of selling only zero-emission vehicles as of this year. "But if we want to cross the finish line with 100 percent electric cars, it will be necessary to maintain the incentives that …

UK car production plummets to lowest level since 1954
1 month, 4 weeks ago

UK car production plummets to lowest level since 1954

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Car production in the UK …

All car manufacturers complied with ZEV mandate last year to escape government fines
2 months ago

All car manufacturers complied with ZEV mandate last year to escape government fines

Daily Mail  

Car manufactures have hit the Government's Zero Emission Vehicle mandate targets for 2024, despite predictions they wouldn't, according to new unofficial data. All car manufactures have in fact hit the Government's Zero Emission Vehicle mandate targets for 2024 we can reveal While the automotive industry claimed potential fines would cause chaos in the end while the BEV market only hit …

RAY MASSEY: Electric dream could turn to a nightmare if the public don't buy it
2 months, 2 weeks ago

RAY MASSEY: Electric dream could turn to a nightmare if the public don't buy it

Daily Mail  

Two guests chatting at a party. That's the conclusion of the UK's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders following damning annual new car sales figures published this week. Car sales last year rose 2.6 per cent year-on-year to 1.953million, with Ford's Puma crossover the biggest seller. The reality is EV sales depend on fleet and company car users – with …

Stellantis hits EV sales targets
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Stellantis hits EV sales targets

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Eurig Druce, group managing director of Stellantis UK, said: …

Electric car sales hit a record high in 2024 but fall short of government target
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Electric car sales hit a record high in 2024 but fall short of government target

The Independent  

Sales of electric cars hit a new high in 2024, according to official figures from SMMT. “This is unsustainable and, with the 2025 market looking under even greater pressure, it is imperative we get an urgent resolution.” open image in gallery Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT, is calling for a halving of VAT on EVs to boost demand This year …

Just one in ten private buyers purchased an electric car in 2024 after being put off by high prices and a lack of charging infrastructure
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Just one in ten private buyers purchased an electric car in 2024 after being put off by high prices and a lack of charging infrastructure

Daily Mail  

Only one in ten private buyers chose an electric vehicle last year despite an 'unsustainable' £4.5billion in price cuts offered by car makers. The lack of public demand for EVs has raised major concerns about manufacturers achieving government-mandated target for zero-emission car sales for 2025, which require 28 per cent of registrations to be battery-powered models. Just 10.1% – or …

Government aims to ‘restore clarity’ with consultation on petrol car phase-out
3 months ago

Government aims to ‘restore clarity’ with consultation on petrol car phase-out

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The transition to electric is an unprecedented opportunity to attract investment, harness British innovation, and …

Labour prepares to U-turn on its complete ban on petrol cars by 2030 amid warnings of disaster for industry
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3 months ago

Labour prepares to U-turn on its complete ban on petrol cars by 2030 amid warnings of disaster for industry

Daily Mail  

Labour is poised to grant a five-year reprieve for the sale of hybrid cars as it backs away from a complete ban in 2030 on all vehicles that are not fully electric. But, in a consultation launched today, Labour committed to exploring which hybrid cars can be sold alongside zero-emission vehicles between 2030 and 2035. Under an existing Government mandate, …

Government aims to `restore clarity´ with consultation...
3 months ago

Government aims to `restore clarity´ with consultation...

Daily Mail  

The Labour government has launched a consultation into ending the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, as the British motor industry warns over EV targets. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the transition would bring `huge economic opportunities´ The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit think tank said the UK will meet its electric vehicle targets because the Zev …

British car production plunges to its lowest level in more than four decades - as automakers struggle to deal with falling demand
3 months, 1 week ago

British car production plunges to its lowest level in more than four decades - as automakers struggle to deal with falling demand

Daily Mail  

British car production has plunged to its lowest level in more than 40 years as automakers struggle to deal with falling demand. Around 64,216 new cars rolled off UK production lines last month, down 30 per cent from last year, according to industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. So far this year, car production is down nearly …

What are the new driving laws and costs coming to British roads in December?
3 months, 1 week ago

What are the new driving laws and costs coming to British roads in December?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Advisory Fuel Rates From Sunday December 1, pence per mile rates for company cars …

Car makers 'withholding deliveries of new petrol and diesel models until January' to hit 2024 EV sales targets
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Car makers 'withholding deliveries of new petrol and diesel models until January' to hit 2024 EV sales targets

Daily Mail  

If you're one of thousands of drivers with a new petrol or diesel car on order, don't expect to have it in time for Christmas. By restricting the availability of new petrol and diesel cars until the new year, manufacturers are 'rationing by the back door' in a bid to artificially inflate EV sales figures, Forrester said. All I want …

UK car boss calls for electric car incentives funded by taxes on petrol and diesel
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UK car boss calls for electric car incentives funded by taxes on petrol and diesel

The Independent  

William Brown, boss of International Motors, has called on the government to reintroduce incentives for private buyers buying electric vehicles and for them to be paid for by taxing petrol and diesel cars. Asked what the government should do to boost the sales of EVs to private buyers, William Brown said: “What I’d like them to do is incentivise consumers …

Charging ahead or falling behind? Independent readers debate the UK’s electric vehicle dilemma
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Charging ahead or falling behind? Independent readers debate the UK’s electric vehicle dilemma

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The debate over electric vehicle targets has reignited as the government reviews its 22 per …

Ford's UK boss demands 'substantial' taxpayer subsidies for electric vehicles as sales fall below 'aggressive' government targets to phase out petrol and diesel motors by 2030
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ford's UK boss demands 'substantial' taxpayer subsidies for electric vehicles as sales fall below 'aggressive' government targets to phase out petrol and diesel motors by 2030

Daily Mail  

Ford's UK boss has demanded a return of subsidies for electric cars that were scrapped in 2022 - as new figures show manufacturers are not on target to hit the Government's 22 per cent sales goal for this year. Lisa Brankin, chair of Ford UK and Ireland, says the Government needs to introduce 'substantial' subsidies to drive sales of electric …

Electric vehicles made up a QUARTER of new car sales in November but still fall short of Government targets despite £4bn worth of discounting
Trending News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Electric vehicles made up a QUARTER of new car sales in November but still fall short of Government targets despite £4bn worth of discounting

Daily Mail  

Electric vehicles accounted for more than a quarter of all new cars bought in the UK last month but demand is being propped up by 'unsustainable' manufacturer discounts, the trade body has warned. New car sales in the UK declined by 1.9 per cent in November, with 153,610 motors joining the road, latest figures from the Society of Manufacturers and …

Are the Britain’s EV targets accelerating progress or costing jobs? Join The Independent Debate
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Are the Britain’s EV targets accelerating progress or costing jobs? Join The Independent Debate

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The debate over electric vehicle targets has reignited, with the government reviewing rules requiring 22% …

What are the new driving laws and costs coming to British roads in December?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What are the new driving laws and costs coming to British roads in December?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Advisory Fuel Rates From Sunday December 1, pence per mile rates for company cars …

The EV Transition Is Leaving the UK Auto Industry Behind
3 months, 4 weeks ago

The EV Transition Is Leaving the UK Auto Industry Behind

Live Mint  

Tony Vitty hasn’t worked at the Vauxhall van plant in Luton, north of London, for years. “Currently, there are lots of reasons why you wouldn’t necessarily make cars in the UK, starting with expensive energy and perhaps a lack of incentives,” said Palmer, who chairs EV charging company Pod Point Group Holdings Plc. “If you change the ZEV mandate, it …

Car makers could sell hybrids for 5 more years
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Car makers could sell hybrids for 5 more years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Vauxhall announced the closure of …

UK car production falls for the eighth month after slow take up of electric vehicles and looming fines
4 months ago

UK car production falls for the eighth month after slow take up of electric vehicles and looming fines

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Car production in the UK …

As Vauxhall’s Luton factory faces closure, is the UK car industry dying again?
4 months ago

As Vauxhall’s Luton factory faces closure, is the UK car industry dying again?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Business minister Jonathan Reynolds has …

Minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure
4 months ago

Minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Business Secretary confirmed plans to review the ZEV …

With Vauxhall’s Luton factory facing closure, the government must urgently rethink EV rules
4 months ago

With Vauxhall’s Luton factory facing closure, the government must urgently rethink EV rules

The Independent  

Britain’s electric vehicle problem can be best summed up by an old saying: “You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink.” Stellantis, the multinational motor manufacturer which owns Vauxhall, said the UK’s tough electric vehicle mandates – setting quotas for manufacturers’ EV sales enforced by financial penalties – were partly responsible for its announcement of …

Cash-strapped Britain to water down green targets as economic reality bites
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4 months ago

Cash-strapped Britain to water down green targets as economic reality bites

Politico  

And with growth central to Labour's hopes of staying in office by turning around a stagnant U.K. economy, Starmer's top team is clearly listening. “I’ve got no interest in the country hitting its climate targets by shutting down jobs and industry,” Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds told a parliamentary committee Tuesday when questioned about the pressure on car makers. But Reynolds …

Labour's net-zero plans left in disarray after electric vehicle sales targets were blamed for the closure of Vauxhall's Luton factory putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk
4 months ago

Labour's net-zero plans left in disarray after electric vehicle sales targets were blamed for the closure of Vauxhall's Luton factory putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk

Daily Mail  

Labour's net-zero plans were in chaos last night after electric car sales targets were blamed for the closure of a Vauxhall factory. Speaking at the trade body's annual dinner on Tuesday evening, Hawes told an audience: ‘Jobs are on the line.’ Rachel Hopkins, Labour MP for Luton South, said the closure was ‘deeply troubling for our town’, adding: ‘Luton depends …

UK to water down electric car making rules as Vauxhall closes factory
4 months ago

UK to water down electric car making rules as Vauxhall closes factory

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The government will water down …

Vauxhall will close its Luton factory in April with more than 1,100 jobs at risk after warning it may halt UK production amid row over government's electric vehicle targets
4 months ago

Vauxhall will close its Luton factory in April with more than 1,100 jobs at risk after warning it may halt UK production amid row over government's electric vehicle targets

Daily Mail  

Vauxhall's parent company Stellantis has announced plans to close its van plant in Luton, days after it warned the government that it could slash production in Britain over Labour's tough electric vehicle sales targets. Email: jon.brady@mailonline.co.uk Vauxhall parent firm Stellantis says it will close its Luton van factory next year to consolidate production at its Ellesmere Port plant Ellesmere Port …

Labour bows to pressure from carmakers to rethink strict rules on Britain's transition to electric vehicles after manufacturers issued dire warnings on job losses
4 months ago

Labour bows to pressure from carmakers to rethink strict rules on Britain's transition to electric vehicles after manufacturers issued dire warnings on job losses

Daily Mail  

Labour will bow to pressure from car manufacturers and rethink strict rules on the sales of electric vehicles. Under an existing Government mandate, at least 22 per cent of new cars sold by every manufacturer in the UK this year must be zero-emission vehicles. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Transport Secretary Louise Haigh recently met with car manufacturers and were …

Used electric cars save owners over £1,000 a year compared with petrol models, study finds
4 months, 1 week ago

Used electric cars save owners over £1,000 a year compared with petrol models, study finds

The Independent  

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EV sales targets will cost jobs, warn Nissan and Vauxhall, as demand plunges and car makers slash prices
4 months, 1 week ago

EV sales targets will cost jobs, warn Nissan and Vauxhall, as demand plunges and car makers slash prices

Daily Mail  

Labour is considering ways to help struggling car makers meet electric vehicle sales targets by looking into 'flexibilities', as manufacturers warn of pulling production from the UK. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh and Business Secretary Joshua Reynolds will meet car industry leaders on Wednesday to discuss ways to help beleaguered firms meet the strict Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate thresholds introduced this …

Car makers slash new EV prices by up to a THIRD in desperate bid to meet binding end-of-year sales targets
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Car makers slash new EV prices by up to a THIRD in desperate bid to meet binding end-of-year sales targets

Daily Mail  

Car makers are offering record discounts on new electric vehicles in a desperate bid to invigorate demand as binding end-of-year sales targets looming, data suggests. New data from Auto Trader suggests some car makers falling short of EV sales targets are slashing prices by amounts similar to fines they'll face it they don't meet the required quota The biggest discount …

'We'll keep selling petrol and diesel cars for as long as we are allowed,' vows Kia's UK boss
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'We'll keep selling petrol and diesel cars for as long as we are allowed,' vows Kia's UK boss

Daily Mail  

A boss at a major car brand has vowed to continue selling petrol and diesel models for 'as long as we are allowed' amid claims that the Government is keeping manufacturers in the dark regarding the transition to electric vehicles. Kia UK boss, Paul Philpott, has said the car maker will continue selling petrol and diesel models for 'as long …

New petrol car sales tumble while EVs rise as manufacturers push electric vehicles with targets looming
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

New petrol car sales tumble while EVs rise as manufacturers push electric vehicles with targets looming

Daily Mail  

New car sales fell by 6 per cent in October, marking only the second time registrations have gone into reverse this year. UK new car sales fell by six per cent in October, the second time the new car market has shrunk this year In October, businesses, fleet and private buyers registered 144,288 new passenger cars, the latest figures from …

Car maker MG insists ‘drop in UK electric car demand is short term’ as sales surge 40%
5 months, 1 week ago

Car maker MG insists ‘drop in UK electric car demand is short term’ as sales surge 40%

The Independent  

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Crackdown on petrol cars will trigger ‘massive shrinking of industry’, warns BMW chief
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Crackdown on petrol cars will trigger ‘massive shrinking of industry’, warns BMW chief

The Telegraph  

A European crackdown on petrol cars will trigger a “massive shrinking” of the Continent’s vast automotive industry, the boss of BMW has claimed. Speaking at the Paris Automotive Show, Oliver Zipse warned that new rules leading to a ban on combustion engine vehicles by 2035 would put Europe’s carmakers at a disadvantage compared to their Chinese rivals. But on Tuesday, …

EVs see record sales BUT 'untenable' big discounts are propping up the market
5 months, 3 weeks ago

EVs see record sales BUT 'untenable' big discounts are propping up the market

Daily Mail  

New car edged up 1 per cent in September – the ‘74’ plate change month – latest industry figures show. Inching ahead: The new car market rose 1 per cent in September – the ‘74’ plate change month – the latest industry figures show September is usually a bumper month for new car registrations due to it being plate change …

Polestar boss says UK is ‘worst in Europe’ for electric car incentives
6 months ago

Polestar boss says UK is ‘worst in Europe’ for electric car incentives

The Independent  

Government targets on the sale of electric cars are likely to be missed unless customer incentives are introduced quickly, according to the UK managing director of Swedish car company Polestar. It’s no wonder that there are lots of car makers struggling to hit the 22 per cent ZEV mandate.” This year, the UK government introduced its zero emission vehicle mandate, …

Hybrid cars to remain on sale for five more years after 2030 petrol and diesel ban
6 months, 1 week ago

Hybrid cars to remain on sale for five more years after 2030 petrol and diesel ban

Daily Mail  

Some hybrid vehicles will be given a five-year stay of execution beyond the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, the Government has said, as it denied abandoning its manifesto pledge to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles. The Department for Transport has confirmed that some hybrid vehicles will be given a five-year stay of execution following the 2030 …

Which car brands have electric car sales on target and which are falling behind as end of year ZEV fines loom?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Which car brands have electric car sales on target and which are falling behind as end of year ZEV fines loom?

Daily Mail  

By the end of 2024, car manufacturers have strict deadlines to sell a certain number of electric cars to hit government-set targets. As of August 2024, New Automotive figures put BMW current calendar year EV percentage of car sales at 26 per cent, while Mercedes’ EV sales are at 23.9 per cent. As of August 2024, New Automotive figures put …

Why electric cars are forcing Britain to confront a pay-per-mile future
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why electric cars are forcing Britain to confront a pay-per-mile future

The Telegraph  

Peter Roberts still vividly remembers the day he broke the Downing Street website. With the rise of electric cars eating into fuel duty receipts, a coalition of think tanks and green charities say road pricing is the only way that Rachel Reeves can plug a £22bn hole in the public finances. They are urging the Chancellor to unveil the measure …

The wheels have come off Britain’s car industry – here’s how to get it back on the road
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The wheels have come off Britain’s car industry – here’s how to get it back on the road

The Independent  

Ask anyone involved in the British motor industry or the car trade what their biggest challenges have been over the past few years and for most, three words will immediately come to mind: Brexit. As Nowak points out, the “reset” could “ease pressures on supply chains, which is really important in sectors like automotive and aerospace … Because nobody builds …

EV sales EXCEED government targets for the first time - but it comes amidst claims manufacturers are rationing petrol car availability to avoid fines
6 months, 3 weeks ago

EV sales EXCEED government targets for the first time - but it comes amidst claims manufacturers are rationing petrol car availability to avoid fines

Daily Mail  

Petrol sales last month fell by 10% - the equivalent of 5,000 fewer deliveries Comes against accusations that car makers are limiting petrol deliveries to boost EV numbers and escape financial penalties Sales of electric cars have exceeded binding Government targets for the first time this year with 23 per cent of all new models entering the road in August …

Union leader gets behind Starmer’s Brexit deal in bid save the UK’s car industry
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Union leader gets behind Starmer’s Brexit deal in bid save the UK’s car industry

The Independent  

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Buyers ordering new petrol cars won't receive them for months as manufacturers ration sales to avoid hefty net zero fines
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Buyers ordering new petrol cars won't receive them for months as manufacturers ration sales to avoid hefty net zero fines

Daily Mail  

Car manufacturers are having to ration the sales of petrol and hybrid cars in the UK to avoid falling foul of the government's rules on zero emission vehicle sales, according to the boss of one of Britain's biggest dealership chains. Vertu Motors CEO Robert Forrester claims car manufacturers' sales are being throttled in the UK because of new rules on …

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