We’ve been hearing about it for months. From 2035, it will be strictly prohibited to sell all brands of thermal cars in Europe, with some exceptions. For now, the measure will only apply to new vehicles, while used models can still be bought without worry. A measure that many manufacturers clearly do not like, as well as several countries in the European Union, which did everything to prevent it from entering into force. This applies especially to Poland and Italy, but not only. Because another state was also against it.

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Still in negotiations

This is Germany. Our neighbors across the Rhine were indeed strongly opposed to this new law. And it is not for nothing that they have been working on the development of synthetic fuel for the past many years and would clearly not find their way in banning heat engines. Because this type of fuel requires an internal combustion engine, even if it is produced without oil. If Germany has won its case so that this fuel can be used after 2035, all is not yet won, as negotiations and discussions are still ongoing.

Voting is ahead

Indeed, a vote to ratify this exemption will soon be organized. And nothing was won, as stated by Pascal Canfin, the president Environmental Committee of the European Parliament. He explains that “Germany will have to obtain a qualified majority of member states to approve the text. Including such countries as Spain or France“. He adds that “Germany and the Commission will have to be convinced that the proposed text provides all the guarantees so that there is no risk of an “e-fuel gate” with officially equipped e-fuel vehicles with an adapter bought on Amazon for €50“.