Industry criticises SMMT claim ZEV transition needs to be reviewed

Automotive Industry Calls for Rethink on UK Electric Vehicle Transition

Britain’s transition to electric vehicles must be urgently reviewed to reflect changing economic and global realities, according to new analysis from the automotive industry. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has warned that the pathway towards zero emission vehicles was built on assumptions that no longer reflect current market conditions. The industry body says rising battery costs, higher energy prices and slower consumer demand …

SMMT calls for review of EV targets yet remains convinced 2035 ...

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has called for an “urgent” review of the ZEV Mandate, which each year requires a growing proportion of new cars be electric. Yet the organisation remains convinced the all new cars sold from 2035 should be zero emission.

Industry criticises SMMT claim ZEV transition needs to be reviewed

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has claimed the UK’s transition to zero emission vehicles needs to be reviewed – with industry leaders criticising the comments. According to analysis from the SMMT, it said the transition pathway is “overly-optimistic”, despite the changes to flexibilities introduced by the UK Government on the ZEV Mandate last year – and has called for a strategic review into the issue. Industry groups have…

UK’s transition to electric vehicles based on ‘flawed’ assumptions

SMMT calls for urgent review of the transition to electric vehicles, with the economic reality not matching the Government’s ambition