The heat car series in the European Union has certainly caused a lot of ink in recent months…

It will become fully electric by 2035

We remind you The European Commission has voted to ban heat engines in the European Union from 2035. This means that new cars running on petrol or diesel will not be allowed to be sold after this date. As a result of this decision, all car manufacturers – or almost all – had to go electric! Some were further ahead (Nissan, Renault, Hyundai), others jumped on the bandwagon (Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis), while others were very nervous about the transition (Toyota, Suzuki, Honda, etc.). However, the fact remains the fact, and the numbers confirm this Electricity sales have grown significantly in recent years in the countries of the Union! In 2023, more than 1.5 million battery models (+37%) will be registered in Europe: they have replaced diesel as the third priority energy carrier and have now the market share is 14.6% (according to ACEA, the association of European car manufacturers). So, is the game really ready for the heat in Europe? Well, not really, if you believe the latest statements of a European political party…

Is the ban finally outdated?

THE European political party (EPP) is the first political group to sit in the European Parliament with 176 seats out of 705, well ahead Update Europe (102 places). And, it seems, he is against the prohibition of thermal energy in 2035! Ahead of the European elections in June 2024, our colleagues at Euractiv have had access to the first details of the EPP’s political program which aims to overturn this ban. “We reject the policy of prohibition, for example the ban on internal combustion engines – and we will also review this as soon as possible“, can be read in the footnote. The position does not come out of nowhere: the party has long opposed such a measure, which it believes risks creating a “haven” effect. Link to the Cuban capital, he fears that after 2035 the vast majority of European motorists will be doomed to drive old thermal cars, not being able to afford an (expensive) new electric car. So, the real program or the announcement effect on the eve of the elections? You will have to wait a bit before you can access the the final program of the EPPwe will definitely learn more.

In conclusion, we remind you that in March 2023 this text was finally put to the vote after an agreement between Germany and the European Union. Going back to it today promises a new legal headache…

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