Germany May Have Just Rescued Gas Engines from a European Ban | Carscoops
A political effort to safeguard combustion engines has disrupted the EU's schedule, postponing its decision on the 2035 gas car ban as lawmakers consider alternative fuels.
In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed support for allowing car manufacturers to keep selling new internal combustion engine (ICE) models after the 2035 deadline. This letter was positively received by the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, who emphasized the need for the EU to protect European companies and industry.
Tzitzikostas revealed in an interview with Handelsblatt that the EU has postponed its deadline for confirming emissions regulations from December 10 by several weeks to finalize details. The forthcoming package will encompass revisions to carbon dioxide targets, company fleets, and more.
Tzitzikostas mentioned that the commission is considering all technological advances, hinting at a potential role for zero- and low-emission fuels and advanced biofuels. However, he did not confirm that combustion engine vehicles powered by these fuels would be available post-2035, though this outcome seems increasingly probable.
Several major European automakers are already preparing for this scenario. For instance, Porsche has made investments in synthetic fuel production in Chile, and BMW utilizes vegetable oil-derived fuel in many of its diesel models.
Addressing the change in approach, Tzitzikostas stated that while the EU aims to uphold its goals, it must also consider recent geopolitical developments to avoid compromising competitiveness and to help European industry maintain its technological edge. His remarks highlight a broader shift in Europe, where environmental goals must now be balanced with industrial stability and global competition.
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Germany May Have Just Rescued Gas Engines from a European Ban | Carscoops
A political effort to safeguard combustion engines has disrupted the EU's schedule, postponing its decision on the 2035 ban on gasoline cars as legislators consider alternative fuels.