The ban on internal combustion engines is valid from 2035

10.11.2024

The European Commissioner for Climate and Clean Economy, despite the great pressure from car companies and governments, still calculates that the ban on the sale of new cars emitting CO2 emissions will come into force in the EU from 2035. The ban applies primarily to cars with an internal combustion engine.

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From 2025, even stricter limits for CO2 emissions will come into force. Among the countries that had reservations are Italy and the Czech Republic. Countries believe that the sharp decline in electric car sales means that carmakers cannot meet the required targets.

According to Bloomberg, Italy is pushing for a revision of the EU plan because the auto industry already has significant problems converting production to electric vehicles. Both countries are interested in moving the revision of the 2025 plan to next year.

The European automotive industry certainly has a problem with meeting the EU's climate goals. First of all, it is exposed to growing competition from China and at the same time there is a decrease in demand. At the same time after the election of Donald Trump, there is also a risk of the introduction of additional tariffs which could mainly concern Germany which exports a large number of cars to the USA.

The Eurocommissioner points out that the European Commission will negotiate with industry representatives in order to maintain targets and ensure predictability. At the same time Hoekstra claims that he has already spoken to several CEOs of car companies and they have assured him that they can meet these goals. At the same time, it is necessary to invest more in building additional stations for charging vehicles.

At the request of Germany an amendment has already been agreed to phase out internal combustion engine cars by 2035. The changes should include allowing the sale of e-fuel cars which are produced using captured CO2 and electricity from renewable sources.

Car manufacturers have already warned that they cannot meet the EU limits on CO2 emissions next year and expect fines in the amount of tens to hundreds of millions of Euros. In the past Volkswagen has already been fined for failing to meet emission targets in 2020.

Source:Idnes/Editorial