UK’s SMMT Chief Calls ZEV Mandate Review ‘Essential’ as EV Gap Widens
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UK’s SMMT Chief Calls ZEV Mandate Review ‘Essential’ as EV Gap Widens
One of Britain’s top automotive industry officials warned on Friday that the assumptions underpinning the country’s electric vehicle sales mandate “no longer hold” — calling for an immediate policy overhaul even as the market posted its strongest May in seven years. Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Chief Executive Mike Hawes published a detailed critique of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate framework, arguing that regulati…
Why a mandate review is urgently needed
The UK automotive sector is a cornerstone of the national economy – supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs, driving innovation and attracting billions in investment. It is also central to achieving net zero. The transition is underway, with manufacturers investing at scale and bringing an unprecedented range of zero emission vehicles to market. Despite these investments, improving infrastructure, government incentives and high fuel prices, upt…
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