Here are some potentially good news for BMW and other car manufacturers who believe that burning engines still have a future. The European Commission accelerates the review process for the ban on sales of 2035 for new petrol and diesel cars. Instead of meeting yourself next year to decide the fate of the goal with a zero-emission goal, the discussions will now take place before the end of this year.
The CO2 check was made after talks between the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the high-ranking officials of the automotive industry. The “strategic dialogue” last Friday reported reportedly for hours and the parties will meet again before December.
Possible results are enabling combustion cars over 2035 if they run on carbon neutral fuel. Plug-in hybrids and EVS with rush-resolution petrol engines could also stay on the market. It is too early to know safely, but it is increasingly likely that there is no final border date for ice cream.
Car manufacturers increase the pressure on the EU and argue that it is too early to carry out traditional drive trains. BMW has long insisted that Europe is not ready to make EVS. The end of gas engine production would have massive effects, which leads to tens of thousands of job losses. In addition, it is unlikely that the charging infrastructure will be completely developed in the entire continent in just ten years. Of course, EVS remain much more expensive than their pencil foals.
Despite massive investments in new EVS class, BMW will continue to make up half of its annual turnover by 2030. The company has invested intensively to comply with its inline-six and V8 engines into Euro 7 and to secure their future. If the larger engines survive, you can certainly say that the three and four-cylinder units remain part of the list.
Oliver Zipse, CEO from BMW, has repeatedly criticized a direct ban. This week he warned at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich that an early end of ICE “can kill an industry”. He is not alone. Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes, repeated that the Europe’s auto industry could “collapse” if nothing changes before 2035.
While most car manufacturers active in Europe ask the EU to revise its ban, not everyone shares this view. Brands such as Volvo, Polestar and Kia support the ambitious goal of zero emissions.
Source: Reuters
