Ford Opposes UK Plan to Delay Combustion Engine Ban, Wants to Maintain 2030 Target Despite Industry Opposition

Ford opposes UK's plan to delay combustion engine ban for new vehicles from 2030 to 2035, wants to stick with original 2030 target
Ford has committed $50 billion globally for electrification, with £430 million for UK specifically to meet 2030 goal
Ford statement contrasts with many European countries opposing EU's 2035 combustion engine ban
UK auto industry group also opposes delay, says it undermines automakers' investments in EVs
Industry group calls on UK government to maintain zero-emission commitments and incentives to boost consumer confidence

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9/20/2023

Ford Warns Delaying UK's 2030 ICE Car Ban Would Undermine EV Transition

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UK delays gas and diesel car ban to 2035, angering automakers

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UK delays gas and diesel car ban to 2035, upsetting environmentalists and automakers amid pricing and climate concerns

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Ford Opposes Proposed US Fuel Economy Standards, Says Changes Would Cost Company Billions

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Ford Opposes UK Plan to Delay Combustion Engine Ban, Wants to Maintain 2030 Target Despite Industry Opposition

Ford opposes UK's plan to delay combustion engine ban for new vehicles from 2030 to 2035, wants to stick with original 2030 target
Ford has committed $50 billion globally for electrification, with £430 million for UK specifically to meet 2030 goal
Ford statement contrasts with many European countries opposing EU's 2035 combustion engine ban
UK auto industry group also opposes delay, says it undermines automakers' investments in EVs
Industry group calls on UK government to maintain zero-emission commitments and incentives to boost consumer confidence

motor1.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/20/2023

Ford Warns Delaying UK's 2030 ICE Car Ban Would Undermine EV Transition

9/20/2023

UK delays gas and diesel car ban to 2035, angering automakers

9/21/2023

UK delays gas and diesel car ban to 2035, upsetting environmentalists and automakers amid pricing and climate concerns

The UK has rolled back its ban on gas-powered cars until 2035, a decision that has sparked backlash from environmentalists, automakers, and politicians.

10/18/2023

Ford Opposes Proposed US Fuel Economy Standards, Says Changes Would Cost Company Billions