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Story summary
- Germany faces pressure to reconsider its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, while Volvo Cars and Polestar push to keep the deadline.
- Polestar Chief Executive Officer Michael Lohscheller says delaying the deadline would hinder electric-vehicle adoption and jeopardize jobs and competitiveness in the automotive industry by benefiting China.
- Volvo Cars Chief Executive Officer Håkan Samuelsson supports electrification and cites consumer concerns about EV range, charging time, and price.
