US EditionEU Commission to reverse effective 2035 combustion engine ban, EPP's Weber says
The EU will require a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from new cars by 2035 instead of a full ban, reflecting pressure from Germany and automakers for flexible climate rules.
- The European Union has abandoned its plan to restrict the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles after 2035, according to senior EU lawmaker Manfred Weber.
- A new goal of a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions will be required instead of a full 100%, as stated by Weber.
- Many automotive companies, including Volkswagen and BMW, lobbied against the original ban, signaling a significant shift in regulations for car manufacturers.
- Mr. Weber stated that this change secures jobs in the automotive sector and sends an important signal to the industry.
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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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