Growing pressure is mounting on Labour to reconsider its 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars as industry leaders express concerns. Liam Butterworth, CEO of Dowlais Group, warned that the target is becoming unrealistic, suggesting a more gradual, hybrid-led transition to electrification while acknowledging existing infrastructure and supply chain challenges. Car manufacturing in the UK is at its lowest since 1952, affected by EV hesitancy and inflation, with many factories relocating and suppliers needing to scale to navigate significant industry shifts.
Liam Butterworth stated that the current 2030 deadline for banning new petrol and diesel cars is 'very difficult, if not impossible' to achieve due to various challenges in the industry.
He urged a more gradual transition towards electrification, highlighting the importance of hybrid technology as a viable method for managing this shift effectively.
The UK automotive sector faces its lowest output since 1952, affected by EV hesitancy, inflation, regulatory confusion, and disruptions in global supply chains.
Butterworth emphasized the need for serious scale among suppliers to survive what he described as a 'structural shift' rather than a typical cycle.
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