Volvo CEO criticizes countries seeking to block EU's ICE ban

Volvo CEO Jim Rowan with the EX90 — Volvo CEO Jim Rowan said the EU's ICE ban shows the bloc's global climate leadership. He is pictured presenting the EX90 electric SUV on Nov. 9, 2022. (REUTERS)

March 14, 2023 03:30 PM

Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan criticized Germany, Italy and other European countries that are seeking to weaken the EU's plan to ban the sale of new vehicles powered by fossil fuels.

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