The Government is now launching an inquiry to make proposals on how a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel-powered cars should be implemented. The investigation should also include a plan for when fossil fuels should have been phased out.

"The transport sector accounts for a third of Sweden's greenhouse gas emissions and thus has a significant role in the climate change adaptation," says Finance and Housing Minister Per Bolund, according to a press release.

Bolund: "We need more electric cars"

In order to reach the target of 70 per cent lower emissions from domestic transport in 2030, compared with 2010, greater grip is now required, Per Bolund believes that there is no single solution to achieve the goal. Instead, it's about doing several things at once. New technologies, new car models, electrification and extracting biofuels from Swedish forest and Swedish agriculture are some examples. Even more people who cycle and ride collectively in the cities can record.

- We need more electric cars, charging hybrid cars and other types of cars that are not dependent on fossil fuels. It is incredibly important, he says.

New nozzles in the EU

The inquiry is part of the January agreement between the government, the Center Party and the Liberals. But in order for a ban to be possible, a rule change must also take place within the EU and approval by the EU Commission is required.

- We hear new noises, both from individual countries but also from the European Commission, Bolund tells TT.

The government will also push for a corresponding ban across the EU.

The inquiry will be led by Sven Hunhammar from the Swedish Transport Administration, who will submit his proposals by February 1, 2021.

Sven Hunhammar, target director for environment and health at the Swedish Transport Administration, will lead the investigation. Photo: Janerik Henriksson / TT