Schneider to insist on ban of new combustion-engine vehicles from 2035 - EU's 2035 EV Ban Drives Record Electric Car Registrations
The European car industry is experiencing a significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs). In August, the European manufacturers' association Acea reported a 30.2 percent increase in the registration of pure electric cars compared to the previous year. This follows the confirmation by German environmental minister Carsten Schneider that new internal combustion engine vehicles will be banned in the EU by 2035.
Schneider, while acknowledging the existence of excellent electric car models on the market, has warned against a policy change that could disrupt the news industry. He believes the EU's 2035 target for no new CO2-emitting cars is realistic and trusts engineers to achieve it. However, he criticizes the ongoing discussion about the phase-out of internal combustion engines, stating that it overshadowed the International Automobile Exhibition (IAA) and was a 'major economic own goal'.
In August, the share of electric cars was 15.8 percent, with hybrid vehicles leading at 43.5 percent. Diesel and gasoline vehicles combined accounted for 37.5 percent. Schneider emphasizes the need for planning security and reliable legal frameworks to promote the shift in industrial production towards electric mobility.
The EU's commitment to a 2035 ban on new CO2-emitting cars is driving a significant increase in electric vehicle registrations. While the automotive industry is divided on the issue, Schneider believes the target is achievable and has called for a balanced approach that protects companies and promotes the shift to electric mobility.
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