Resignation of Wayne Griffiths as President of Anfac Amid Government Inaction
Wayne Griffiths has reached his limit of patience. The president of the Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (Anfac) resigns from his position due to the government’s inaction in implementing improvements to incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and in boosting charging infrastructure.
Griffiths renewed his presidency in December with the government’s promise to be an ally of the sector and to quickly implement concrete and effective measures. However, those promises have not been fulfilled, leading to his disappointment and decision to resign from his position.
Griffiths’ Resignation
As President of Seat and Cupra, Griffiths communicated his irrevocable resignation from the presidency of Anfac during the Board of Directors and General Assembly held at the association’s headquarters. Griffiths had been serving as the president of the association since January 2022.
In his speech at the Anfac Board of Directors and General Assembly, Griffiths highlighted the progress made with the implementation and resolution of various calls for the VEC Strategic Project. Despite laying the groundwork for the future of the automotive industry in Spain, he emphasized the lack of measures to boost the market for electrified vehicles and their development, as outlined in the 2023-2025 Roadmap presented by the association.
Insufficient Government Action
Griffiths reiterated the government’s commitment to the sector made in February. He pointed out the lack of action in supporting the electric vehicle market and infrastructure development, as well as the continuity of the Moves III Plan, which ends on July 31, and the conclusion of Moves Mitma on April 30.
Griffiths reminded the government of the promise made to the sector in February. A month later, during Seat’s results presentation in March, he urged the government to show determination in electric mobility, enhance charging infrastructure, and revise incentive programs for these models.
Market Challenges
Griffiths highlighted the current state of the market for electrified vehicles in Spain, which has stagnated at a 10% share of total vehicles sold until May of this year. He emphasized the need for Spain to progress at a faster rate to meet the target of exceeding a 25% share of electrified vehicles. However, Spain currently lags behind other European countries in the penetration of these models.
Despite an increase in registrations of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Spain compared to the previous year, the market share remains low. Spain’s slow progress in this area places it at the bottom of European countries, alongside Italy.
Wayne Griffiths will continue to serve as President of Anfac until a successor is appointed by the association’s Board of Directors and General Assembly. However, without sufficient support, concrete measures, and a genuine commitment from political representatives, Griffiths believes he can no longer contribute effectively in his role as President of Anfac.
Las marcas respaldan la renuncia de Wayne Griffiths como presidente de Anfac
Una carta firmada por 58 marcas asociadas a Anfac apoya la decisión de Wayne Griffiths. Estas marcas reconocen su compromiso con la reducción de emisiones y la defensa de la industria automotriz y sus empleados.
Los socios de Anfac señalan que los planes de ayuda se están agotando, lo que genera incertidumbre entre los consumidores. Además, critican la falta de infraestructura de recarga pública para cumplir con los requisitos de la normativa europea y española.
Necesidad de medidas urgentes
Las marcas automotrices exigen medidas urgentes para impulsar la electromovilidad en España. Los fabricantes están comprometidos con la transición hacia vehículos más sostenibles y eficientes, pero necesitan un marco regulatorio claro y apoyo gubernamental para alcanzar sus metas ambientales.
Retos para el sector automotriz
El sector automotriz se enfrenta a desafíos significativos en términos de innovación y sostenibilidad. La falta de incentivos y la infraestructura inadecuada dificultan la adopción masiva de vehículos eléctricos en el mercado español. Es fundamental que las autoridades tomen medidas concretas para promover la movilidad eléctrica y reducir las emisiones contaminantes.
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