If Europe does not turn back, the combustion car is sentenced by 2035. A year that still sounds distant, but which will be difficult to get with the proposed objectives if the evolution of the electric car continues to progress as until now. On January 30, a series of meetings will begin with car manufacturers.
The goal? Explore the current situation and check what can be done to meet the demanding emissions targets imposed by European regulations.
A clear request to Europe. In one open letter From Acea its president, Ola Källenius, expresses some of the priorities of the manufacturers when meeting these objectives. The first is that this transition does not carry out through multimillionaire sanctions, but in a “realistic” way.
As noted, the costs of making a transition to the CO2 emissions required by EURO6 They are disproportionate for the industry. The cars will continue to rise in price As regulations hardening, causing less and less.
“The European Green Pact must be subject to a verification of reality and a realignment, to make it less rigid, more flexible and to convert the decarbonization of the automotive industry into a green and profitable business model. The EU automotive industry follows Committed to the objective of climate neutrality of the EU by 2050, as well as the change towards transport and mobility of zero emissions. “
The summary is clear: manufacturers are willing to electrify 100% and lower emissions, but with more lax deadlines and without the yoke of multimillionaire sanctions.
The electricity is not sold enough. According to Acea, the latest figures They reflect a decrease of almost 6% in the new electric cars records in 2024. Its market share has dropped by 1%, making practically impossible that CO2 objectives are ending up for the coming years.
Own Tesla sold less in 2024 than in 2023in countries like Germany the total fall in electric vehicles is from 69% after the elimination of aidand groups like Stellantis are in full career To reduce costs anyway.
A debate that will mark the future of the industry. The final destination of the automobile industry is inevitable: complete electrification. Despite this, the deadlines will end up making a difference, and are key in the final price of cars in the coming years.
Europe is open to debate and, although there will be no reverse with the imposition of the electric vehicle, it is possible changes in fuel engine restrictions, emission limits and aid plans to reverse the current situation.
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