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The Netherlands has joined a host of nations looking to pass forward-thinking green energy legislation, as

Europe takes serious steps to cut fossil fuel use.

The Dutch government has confirmed a date for the country’s parliament to participate in a round-table discussion that could see the sale of conventionally-fuelled vehicles banned by 2025. This will be followed by a debate scheduled for October 13th.

If the suggestions put forward by the country’s Labour Party are adopted in March, Holland will join Norway and Denmark in making a concerted move to develop its electric car industry.

This follows news from Germany, which saw all of its power supplied by renewable energy, specifically solar and wind power on one day in May last year as part of the economic powerhouse’s plan to phase out nuclear energy and fossil fuels.

Outside of Europe, countries like India and China have demanded the use of cars on alternate days in an attempt to lower exhaust fumes which cause serious health problems for the populations of both countries.

Richard Smokers, the principal adviser for […]