The potential delay in banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035 could lead to consumer confusion and hinder the transition to electric vehicles, warns Mike Hawes, Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK’s motoring industry body.
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Ministers are reportedly considering postponing the planned ban by five years, a move that has raised concerns within the automotive industry. Hawes stated that the delay could send a perplexing message to consumers, potentially discouraging them from making the switch to electric vehicles.