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CTOnews.com, September 21 (Xinhua)-- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday that he would postpone the ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars scheduled to take effect in 2030 for five years on the grounds that the climate target would bring "unacceptable costs" to ordinary people.

Sunak postponed the ban on the purchase of new gasoline and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035, relaxed the ban on new natural gas household stoves scheduled to begin in 2035, and lifted requirements for landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. He said he would continue to deliver on his commitment to reduce Britain's greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, but in a "more pragmatic, reasonable and realistic" approach.

To achieve the net zero goal, Sunak said the government would build more wind farms and nuclear reactors, invest in new green technologies and take new measures to protect nature. Mr Sunak said the UK was "far ahead of any other country in the world" in its transition to a green economy, but said moving too fast could "lose the support of the British people".

The move caused outrage among environmental groups, opposition parties and most British industries, but was also welcomed by some members of the ruling Conservative Party.

However, as the first major economy to set a legally binding net zero emission target, the British prime minister's comments have been criticized by the automobile industry and the energy industry.

The head of Ford Motor UK said local companies needed the British government to show determination, commitment and policy consistency. Postponing the ban on the sale of fuel vehicles will harm the interests of enterprises.

The head of Kia UK said that the entire industry was disappointed by the imminent change in policy, which could also lead to confusion in consumer choice. It is reported that Kia plans to launch nine pure electric models in the UK in the next few years.

'We urgently need a clear and reliable regulatory framework to build market certainty and consumer trust, 'said a Volkswagen spokesman in the UK. Binding infrastructure promotion targets and incentives are also needed to ensure the way forward.

In addition, industry analysts also pointed out that the capriciousness of government policies could lead to the loss of Britain's edge in new energy and green transport, including disturbing consumers' thinking about buying electric cars and disrupting the planning of charging infrastructure operators.

However, CTOnews.com noted that Toyota supported Sunak's comments. Toyota said that postponing the ban would help the market and consumers adapt and make the industry realize that all emission reduction technologies can play a role in the transformation.

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