EU set to scrap 2035 combustion-engine ban in car industry boost
Summary
The EU is set to scrap the 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, replacing it with a 90% emission-reduction target to support the auto industry amid challenges in EV adoption and competition.
Key Points
- The EU plans to scrap the 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and replace it with a 90% emission-reduction target.
- Carmakers and lobbyists pressured Brussels for the reform due to competition and slow EV market growth.
- The move allows continued sales of hybrids and range extender vehicles post-2035, supported by Germany and eastern European countries.
- Environmentalists express concern over the potential weakening of the green agenda, with plug-in hybrids still polluting significantly.
