Putting Brakes on 2030 Fuel Ban Inevitable
Putting the brakes on the controversial 2030 ban on pure petrol and diesel engine cars was inevitable, as I have argued for years.
This week, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vindicated the Mail’s campaign as he administered the required common-sense reality check.
In July 2017, the then Environment Secretary Michael Gove announced the ban from 2040. In 2020, former Transport Secretary Grant Shapps brought it forward to 2035, then 2030.
Shake on it: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pictured visiting Land Rover in July
So spare a thought for manufacturers who stepped up to the EV challenge and delivered — despite constantly moving goalposts. A new vehicle launch can take up to seven years and cost billions.
While the move has divided makers, the delay presents an opportunity. Let’s get affordable EVs and sufficient charging points sorted out first.
Great Drive at BMW Golf
There was some great driving at the recent BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey, last weekend — and not all on the course.
While New Zealander Ryan Fox took the honors in the competition, I had the chance to test drive the large and expensive, all-electric BMW iX SUV.
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