The UK has decided to extend the deadline for banning the sale of petrol cars from 2030 to 2035, acknowledging that its original plans were too ambitious. This decision aligns the UK with other major car consumer markets, such as China, the European Union, California and Canada, which have a phase-out date set for 2035. The initial 2030 ban set by then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson was the most ambitious of any major country plan.
The reaction to this extension has been strong, with environmentalists criticizing the UK government and calling it a “climate villain”. Reports suggest that automakers are also unhappy with the change. However, it is important to have perspective on this topic. The UK is now following the same schedule as other major markets, which will likely lead to more unified regulations and a welcome change for car manufacturers.
Although the UK market is significant, with 1.6 million car sales last year, it is not a turnaround. Additionally, the global electric vehicle market is expected to grow exponentially, with predictions that electric vehicles will account for between 62 and 86 percent of global automobile sales by 2030. However, these numbers may be overly optimistic. and would require complete market saturation in the three major markets of China, the European Union and North America.
In conclusion, the UK’s decision to extend the deadline for banning petrol cars is not as significant as it seems. It aligns the UK with other major markets and allows car manufacturers more time to plan their product portfolios. While the future of electric vehicles looks bright, the projected growth rates may be too ambitious. Only time will tell how electrification will truly transform the global automotive industry.
Fuentes:
– Breadcrumb Trail Links Sustainability World Motor Electric Vehicles
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2023-09-22 19:50:11
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