US EditionEU Commission to reverse effective 2035 combustion engine ban, EPP's Weber says
The EU's shift to a 90% emissions reduction target from 2035 aims to balance industrial jobs and competitiveness amid pressure from Germany and major automakers.
- The European Commission is abandoning its planned 2035 ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine cars after negotiations, according to Friedrich Merz.
- Global electric vehicle sales experienced their slowest growth since February 2024, affected by a plateau in China and the end of a U.S. tax credit, leading North America towards its first year of decline since 2019.
- Mexican lawmakers approved a bill imposing 50% tariffs on Chinese vehicles to support local production, which will significantly affect China's auto sector, according to local auto associations.
- Volkswagen is exploring introducing electric vehicles with range-extending gas motors in the U.S. and Europe, responding to concerns over limited charging networks.
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The European Commission will propose next Tuesday to lift the ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine cars planned for 2035, Manfred Weber, president of the European People's Party (EPP), the largest faction in the European Parliament, said on Friday.
The European Commission is expected to announce on Tuesday a relaxation of the ban on the sale of new vehicles with internal combustion engines from 2035. The commission says that discussions on this deadline are still ongoing.
The end of petrol and diesel cars starting in 2035 is on the tip. A look at the EU's planned retreat.
EU U-Turn: Combustion Engine Ban Overturn Sparks Automotive Debate
EU U-Turn: Combustion Engine Ban Overturn Sparks Automotive Debate The European Commission is set to reverse course on its previous plan to ban new combustion engine cars by 2035, after extensive lobbying efforts led by Germany. This breakthrough decision will allow the continuation of combustion engines alongside new emission reduction targets.Manfred Weber, leader of the European People's Party in the European Parliament, announced the anticip…
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