In a move that may surprise environmentalists and proponents of electric vehicles, Ford has expressed its opposition to a proposed EU ban on the sale of new combustion-engine cars by 2035. The automaker argues that such a swift transition could lead to supply chain disruptions and increased costs for consumers, potentially pricing out low-income buyers who may not be able to afford the latest electric models. As the world's largest automakers scramble to meet increasingly stringent emissions targets, Ford's stance highlights the complex trade-offs involved in the transition to a more sustainable transportation sector. With the EU's proposed ban set to come into effect in just a few years, the debate over the pace of this shift is likely to continue.
Ford is against rushing the end of combustion-engine new car sales.
