US EditionEU Rolls Back 2035 Petrol and Diesel Car Ban Amid Industry Pushback
The European Commission proposes allowing a limited number of hybrids under 2035 rules, offsetting emissions with synthetic fuels and green steel, citing 34.6% hybrid sales in the EU.
- Earlier this month the European Commission announced it will roll back 2035 emissions laws to allow limited hybrid sales and will present the draft to the European Parliament in 2026.
- Many automakers pushed to change rules, citing slower EV uptake and charging gaps, while hybrids and plug-in hybrids account for 34.6 per cent and 9.1 per cent of new EU vehicle sales, and earlier this month Ford called for 2035 targets to include hybrids.
- Under the EC proposal, fleet rules would include a three-year averaging option for 2030 targets, with emissions offset by synthetic fuels and 'green steel' production, linked to the 15-year vehicle lifespan.
- Major automakers reacted, with Volkswagen praising the European Commission's draft as economically sound overall, while Michael Lohscheller, Polestar CEO, criticised it, saying Europe `doesn’t have a demand problem, it has a confidence problem`.
- Industry groups caution reversing the ban risks prolonging outdated cars, with the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association warning of 'multi-billion' penalties and observers noting 2035 fossil-fuel cars could pollute decades later.
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EU rolls back 2035 petrol and diesel car ban amid industry pushback
The European Union has weakened its planned 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, retreating from a flagship climate measure as it moved to support an auto industry hit by job cuts, factory closures and fierce global competition.
The SPD Environment Minister does not want to see any step backwards for climate protection in the run-off from the combustion engine – even a few months ago he had wanted to hold on to the combustion engine from 2035. In the ntv early start, Schneider announced more money for electric mobility.
In fact, the EU no longer wanted new burners from 2035. Now the rules are loosened – with restrictions.
With new exceptions, cars with petrol and diesel engines will continue to be registered beyond 2035. At the same time, the EU Commission is proposing subsidies to help the stumbling car industry.
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