The Liberal Democrats have announced proposals to ban petrol and diesel cars being driven on British roads by the year 2040.
Under the plans only ultra-low carbon vehicles would be allowed, including electric vehicles and some ultra-efficient hybrid vehicles.
The controversial plans will be voted on at the upcoming Lib Dem conference in Glasgow and could become party policy if approved.
"By 2040, only ultra-low carbon vehicles will be permitted on UK roads for non-freight purposes," states the policy document in which the plans are outlined.
"If technology permitted, we would bring forward this date."
The Lib Dems have also announced plans to introduce a system of road pricing in congested areas, which would see the current Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) system abolished and motorists charged on a journey-by-journey basis.
So there you go, you've got another twenty-seven years to enjoy your petrol-powered motor until Nick Clegg forces you into an electric car. Thankfully, we can see two reasons for why the Lib Dems' plans might never come to fruition. Firstly, there's no guarantee that the party will vote to adopt the new policy.
Secondly, and perhaps most crucially, for the plans to make it into law the Lib Dems would have to win a general election.
Phew, we were worried for a minute there.
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