This is what Manfred Weber, chairman of the largest party in the European Parliament, says. “For new registrations from 2035 onwards, a 90 percent reduction in CO2 emissions will now be mandatory for car manufacturers’ fleet targets, instead of 100 percent.” Weber narrated a photoGermany’s largest tabloid. Of course, that 10 percent makes all the difference in the world for an industry that really wants to keep burning gasoline for as long as possible.
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He continued: “There will also be no 100% target from 2040 onwards. This means that the technology ban on combustion engines is off the table. All engines currently produced in Germany can therefore continue to be produced and sold.” Assuming this is confirmed by official decision next week, this will obviously be welcomed by the likes of Porsche and BMW as very pleasant news, as it all but guarantees the long-term survival of a new generation of petrol-electric powertrains and gives them an ongoing technical advantage over Chinese rivals.
While Weber doesn’t comment on the reasoning behind the future rule change — it’s mainly about securing “tens of thousands of industry jobs” — the company will likely also appeal to buyers who aren’t inclined to switch to battery power. As you’d expect, PH is prone to banging a pan out of the nearest window in celebration, although it’s clearly unclear for now what the change in legislation would mean for Britain. Typically, and not least to ensure the competitiveness of domestic car manufacturers, the government has stuck to EU regulations and timetables – but perhaps it would be a brave soul to bet his or her mortgage on common sense prevailing this time. As always, thoughts are welcome below.
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