
This is a topic that has been discussed for several years. Ban on the sale of thermal cars in 2035. Then the two camps collide, those who are for and others who are against. If this ban had a lot of support when it was introduced, that may change. And faster than you think. But can we? Cancel this decision or, to a lesser extent, repel ? That’s the whole question that is asked here!
Too drastic a measure
Therefore, the main promise is a ban on the sale of thermal cars in 2035. However, whether this change is not too sharp. We understood it, faced with climate challengewe need to rethink many sectors, including mobility and ultimately industry. automobile.
A frequent criticism of this ban concerns its timing. Indeed, the ban on thermal cars in 2035 will not give time to various car manufacturers look for viable alternatives. Because yes, today the ban on thermal rims with electric car.
Except that we clearly saw that there are none in the life cycle of an electric car not much less polluting than their thermal counterpart. With this date of 2035, alternatives such as hydrogen or even synthetic fuels have appeared put off.
Unless the date of 2035 was chosen by chance. Following the Paris Agreement, Europe passed a law setting a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Knowing that it takes 15 to 20 years to renew the car fleet, The year 2035 assumes full significance.
Different actors are common
The ban on the sale of thermal cars in 2035 affects three players. policy, THE Car manufacturers and consumers Here again we find two camps for and against. If many consumers are against the electric car because of it price, complication using or absence noise, there are also some car brand executives. Indeed, a certain part of them expresses their reluctance against this ban. Just a few days ago, Luca de MeoCEO of Renault Group, believed that it was necessary postpone the ban for a little later. Indeed, De Meo believes he cannot enforce the ban without it harm the entire industry and the entire European automotive value chain. That’s why many auto group leaders are asking lawmakers extend this ban beyond 2035. Because if the latter was approved by Europe, certain countries such as Germany and Italy remain fiercely resistedwhich may well cause the text to move backwards.
To a mass retreat?
Although much of the industry now has take a course on electricity, nothing seems set in stone. Anyway, about that date 2035. With many manufacturers announcing deadlines for updating their all-electric lineups, it’s hard to imagine the latter falling behind Plan B in case of departure from Europe.
Because yes, it is possible that the date of this ban will eventually be moved. Indeed, in the original text you have the presence of a provision for review in 2026. The latter is designed to assess the progress of the ban and reserves the right to examine a possible postponement.
However, it may also be that the ad a a possible postponement occurs until 2026. Indeed, the group of the European People’s Party, the largest and oldest group in the European Parliament, has promised to review the ban “as soon as possible“.
According to EURACTIV which was included in the draft manifesto of the PPE group, the latter rejects this prohibition policy. Jens Giesecke, a German MP and member of the EPP, fears “The Havana effect”, the European population drives old cars with an internal combustion engine, years after 2035.
One thing can be said for sure, nothing will change before the next European elections. However, if a ban seems imminent, it could happen after 2035.
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Source: Auto Plus

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