The UK chairwoman of the car giant slams Tory plans to delay transition to electric vehicles and suggests future investment into Britain could be threatened
, claiming the move would “undermine” industry efforts to meet the 2030 target.
In damning comments on the move, Lisa Brankin, chairwoman of Ford UK, said: “Three years ago the government announced the UK’s transition to electric new car and van sales from 2030. The auto industry is investing to meet that challenge. “Our business needs three things from the UK Government: ambition, commitment and consistency. A relaxation of 2030 would undermine all three.”
Ms Brankin went on to criticise the government’s investment in the electric vehicle charging network, and warned of the impact of an increase in the cost of electric cars when a post-Brexit pause on European Union car import tariffs comes to an end at the beginning of next year.
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