Brussels Delays Announcement to End Internal Combustion Engines in 2035…
The European Commission announced that it has postponed its critical decision on the deadline for the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles until next week due to strong political and industrial tensions.
The European Commission was scheduled to discuss the end of sales of internal combustion vehicles. The initial date for the announcement was Wednesday, December 10. Brussels finally decided to postpone this important decision. Now the date has been given for Tuesday, December 16th.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was expected to approve the 2035 deadline.
Manufacturers and Member States Openly State Disagreement
It is rumored that there are disagreements between the Commission and representatives of the continent’s producers, and that there is also tension between several member states. Manufacturers such as the Stellantis group, BMW and Ford have already expressed their readiness to review the 2035 deadline. Other manufacturers have also reintroduced combustion engines into their catalogues.
Germany is leading the fight against the European Commission on this date. The German automotive industry is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. They receive support from Berlin, Italy and other member states. Bulgaria, Poland and Slovakia also support this view.
On the other hand, France and Spain continue to support the 2035 fossil fuel ban. The European industry is recording a steady decline in sales. Its factories continue to experience unprecedented job losses.
The difficulty of transitioning to electric vehicles is quite significant. Increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers continues to challenge the continent. New models, especially electric ones, are putting great pressure on European manufacturers. We will have to wait next Tuesday to learn about the European Commission’s new road map. These revelations could be critical for the future of the automotive industry.
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Manufacturers such as Stellantis group, BMW and Ford ready to review 2035 deadline
Automobile Magazine – English
