Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer says it's inevitable the Island will phase out petrol vehicles - but it could take up to 50 years.
This week, the UK announced new cars, vans and trucks that run on fossil fuels won't be available after 2040.
Mr Harmer says that gives the Island time to plan for the future, adding an infrastructure strategy approved by Tynwald this month includes provisions for electric vehicles.
But he says it'll take a while before petrol and diesel die out completely:
Police make fresh appeal to find missing teenager
The police are making a renewed appeal to the public for information about a missing teenager.
Trainee police constables raise £1,400 with kayak challenge
Trainee police constables have raised £1,400 for the RNLI in a charity kayaking challenge.
RNLI honours the 40 years of service between two volunteers
The RNLI's celebrating a total of 40 years service between two volunteers.
What would be the impact of raising the income tax threshold?
How much would it cost the government to increase the income tax threshold?
Nominations open for Manx cultural hero awards
Do you know a Manx cultural hero who should be celebrated?
Passport and immigration public counters to temporarily close
The Government Offices passport, immigration and nationality public counters will be temporarily closed next week.
Overnight delay means today's sailings will set off late
A number of Steam Packet sailings will be setting off later than scheduled today, Saturday, November 1.
Fireworks displays to kick off with event tonight
Fireworks displays are set to go off with a bang around the Island, starting tonight.
