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Motor industry analyst Philip Nothard, insight and strategy director at Cox Automotive, told the BBC the targets for electric car sales was “arguably a greater influence” on the market than delaying the ban on new internal combustion engine vehicles.
But he said “at least” Mr Sunak’s move to push back the ban by five years meant the UK was aligned with the European Union.
Mr Nothard added that because many carmakers were already committed to hybrid and electric-only ranges based on the government’s previous 2030 policy, greener vehicles might be more attractive to buyers in terms of price because consumers would face a “limited choice” of new petrol and diesel cars, causing the prices of those vehicles to rise.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insisted to the BBC on Thursday that the UK would met its net zero targets despite the change to is green plans.
Ford said the move undermined its electric car investment plans, but Toyota welcomed the announcement, saying the delay was “pragmatic”.
Prior to Mr Sunak announcing a shift in policy, the government had planned to ban the sale of new, pure petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030.
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Oneeightnine@feddit.uk 1 year ago
Isn’t this good? Like I know the U turn is a mistake, but I’m not sure that actively pushing car makers to sell more electric cars is a bad move.
HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 1 year ago
Id say yes. Or at lerast not as bad as some feared.
But id also guess its an effort by Tory PR to diminish the negative impact of their actions.
Lets face it few if any questioned if this decision would lead to this change as well. The announcement is timed as other news that non Tory voters are unimpressed with his claims. And mini plus others are claiming it makes no difference. While ford states it will cost them more as they have spent on th original plan.
Sounds like bulshit PR. And given cars are imported and exported. Seems unlikely one nations (outside china and the US) rules can effect the a huge company like ford hugely. They have always had to develop cars for each market and do. Brexit and the limitations/costs of exporting to/from the EU. Will have a much more dramatic effect on UK facories then this.