The automotive industry is headed for an electric future, though it's moving faster in some places versus others. It seems Ford is all-in for a sooner-rather-than-later transition, at least in the United Kingdom where rumors of a delay on a 2030 ICE ban have become reality. Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the UK would postpone the combustion ban for new passenger cars by five years, matching the European Union's timeframe of 2035. This prompted Ford UK Chair and Managing Director Lisa Brankin to take what some might consider a surprising stance, voicing opposition to the delay. "The auto industry is investing to meet that challenge," stated Brankin in a Ford press release. "This is the biggest industry transformation in over a century and the UK 2030 target is a vital catalyst to accelerate Ford into a cleaner future. Our business needs three things from the UK government: ambition, commitment, and consistency. A relaxation of 2030 would undermine all three." … [Read more...] about Ford Doesn’t Want UK To Delay 2030 Combustion Engine Ban For New Vehicles