THE EU has pledged to fasttrack a review of its plan to end sales of combustion-engine vehicles by 2035, responding to pressure from struggling European carmakers. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with auto industry leaders in Brussels, promising a proposal by December to revise emission targets initially set for 2026.
The move aims to provide manufacturers with greater visibility amid concerns that rigid CO2 regulations threaten industry competitiveness and transformation. The meeting, part of an EU initiative launched in January to support the sector employing 13 million people, included top executives from Renault, Stellantis, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.
Carmakers have cited challenges such as reliance on Asian battery supplies, high manufacturing costs, increased US tariffs, and uneven charging infrastructure, which hinder electric vehicle (EV) sales—currently about 15 per cent of new cars sold in Europe.
AFP
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