Because petrol and diesel are huge polluters, many car and vehicle manufacturers are trying to move away from producing new petrol and diesel vehicles. The ban on new petrol and diesel cars in the UK from 2030 onwards has sped up the need for alternative fuel sources.
The main alternative to petrol and diesel are electric-powered vehicles, which are increasing in popularity and have the potential to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. There are also government schemes that encourage the purchase of electric vehicles, making them an economical and more environmentally friendly alternative to petrol and diesel engines.