
EU set to soften 2035 petrol and diesel car ban amid political pressure
The EU is expected to soften its planned 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars, with hybrids likely to be allowed, sparking anger from green campaigners.
Harvard alumni and former New York Times journalist. Editor of Business Matters for over 15 years, the UKs largest business magazine. I am also head of Capital Business Media's automotive division working for clients such as Red Bull Racing, Honda, Aston Martin and Infiniti.

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