Sumability
Topics
  1. Home
    2. >
  2. Business 💼
Posted

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

  • The UK government has delayed a ban on new gas and diesel car sales by 5 years, to 2035 instead of 2030. This has angered automakers.

  • Carmakers invested billions to meet the original 2030 deadline and say this undermines efforts to switch to EVs. They want consistency.

  • The auto industry warns the policy change could threaten manufacturing in the UK. EVs are seen as essential for net zero.

  • Prime Minister Sunak says the delay will ease the transition to EVs while still hitting climate goals.

  • The move faces criticism from some in Sunak's party who say it will hurt climate efforts and the economy.

cnn.com
Relevant topic timeline:
BMW: Gasoline Car Ban Poses “Imminent Risk” To European Automakers
The EU's plan to ban new gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2035 poses a significant risk to European car manufacturers who may struggle to compete with Chinese EV manufacturers in a price war, according to BMW chairman Oliver Zipse.
Sunak delays UK climate targets amid cost of living concerns
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delays the ban on sales of new petrol cars by five years and eases targets on heating and insulation, sparking criticism from businesses and environmental campaigners.
Ford Warns Delaying UK's 2030 ICE Car Ban Would Undermine EV Transition
Ford warns that prolonging the UK's ban on new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales beyond 2030 would jeopardize the country's transition towards cleaner energy and undermine its commitment to a greener future.
Ford Opposes UK Plan to Delay Combustion Engine Ban, Wants to Maintain 2030 Target Despite Industry Opposition
UK automaker Ford opposes the delay of the 2030 ban on combustion engine cars, stating that the delay undermines the industry's investment in transitioning to cleaner vehicles.
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.