European Union Plans to Ban Internal Combustion Engines by 2035
The European Union is pushing the automotive industry to make a radical change with a plan to ban internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035. However, the plan has faced a major obstacle. The European People's Party (EPP), the largest political group in the European Parliament, is working hard to have the ban overturned.
EPP's Attitude Towards the Ban
The EPP advocates that internal combustion engines should continue to be used with alternative fuels after 2035. The party also argues that sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) should be allowed. This is all the more important as carmakers are forced to postpone their electric vehicle targets due to falling demand.
The continued availability of PHEVs could facilitate the transition in the sector. In this context, the policies of the EPP are of critical importance for the future of the automotive industry.
2025 Emission Regulations and EPP Demands
The EPP calls for stricter emissions regulations, which were due to come into force in 2025, to be postponed until 2027. These regulations will oblige car manufacturers to reduce their average emissions target from 115,1 g/km to 93,6 g/km. Achieving these targets will require a major transformation in the automotive sector.
Penalty Risk and Manufacturers’ Concerns
Carmakers face fines of 95 euros per vehicle for every gram of excess emissions. Renault CEO Luca de Meo estimates these fines could reach 2025 billion euros by 15. This will significantly increase carmakers’ costs and put pressure on the industry.
BMW boss Oliver Zipse is against delaying emissions targets. Zipse argues that car companies have had enough time to prepare for the new rules. This has led to different opinions among carmakers.
Future Vision in the Automotive Industry
The changes that will occur in the automotive sector in the coming years will affect not only manufacturers but also consumers. The transition to electric vehicles is gaining momentum with the increase in environmental awareness and this is changing the market dynamics. Consumers' interest in electric vehicles is increasing due to both environmental factors and economic reasons.
Automobile manufacturers will have to keep up with this change. Investments in electric vehicles, development of new technologies and improvement of existing models are critical to the future of the automotive industry. In this context, manufacturers need to determine their strategies by considering their sustainability goals.
Conclusion: Transformation of the Industry and New Opportunities
The European Union’s plan to ban internal combustion engines by 2035 heralds a radical transformation in the automotive sector. The EPP’s anti-ban stance and the concerns of car manufacturers show how complex this process is. However, it also brings new opportunities.
In the coming years, sustainability, technology and environmentally friendly solutions will become the fundamental dynamics of the automotive industry. This transformation represents the beginning of a new era for both manufacturers and consumers. The automotive industry must work together to adapt to this change and develop innovative solutions and achieve sustainability goals.
