EU leaders push to delay combustion car ban amid industry crisis
The European People's Party (EPP) is set to intensify its campaign to weaken emission targets and ease the ban on the sale of combustion vehicles, all to save the European automotive industry, which is facing a serious crisis.
According to "Reuters," the European People's Party is preparing a project to assist the declining automotive sector in Europe. If the plan is implemented, it will mark a significant shift, opposing the regulations that have been advanced in recent years.
"Reuters" reports that the EPP wants the plan to ban the sale of new combustion vehicles after 2035 revoked, which would allow the continued distribution of vehicles powered by biofuels and other alternative fuels.
According to the EPP, the law should also support plug-in hybrids, touted as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional combustion vehicles. Another concern is mitigating penalties for manufacturers who exceed permissible CO2 limits. The regulations, scheduled to take effect in 2025, are estimated to cost the industry approximately £13 billion.
Amidst the weakening demand for electric vehicles and increasing competition from China, the EPP intends to request a revision of the ban to preserve the European industry. The prospects for success appear substantial.
The European People's Party is the largest force in the current composition of the European Parliament with 27 representatives in the European Commission. The most notable figure is its chair, Ursula von der Leyen.
