France and Spain back EU 2035 ban on new combustion cars
France and Spain reaffirm EU 2035 ban on new internal-combustion cars
France and Spain back EU 2035 ban on new combustion cars
France and Spain back the EU plan to end sales of new internal-combustion cars by 2035, rejecting delays from Germany and Italy and signaling a faster EV shift.
2025-10-22T20:46:22+03:00
2025-10-22T20:46:22+03:00
2025-10-22T20:46:22+03:00
France and Spain have reaffirmed their commitment to the European Commission’s plan to end sales of new internal-combustion cars by 2035, rejecting calls from Germany and Italy to delay or weaken the ban on new gasoline and diesel models.Automakers and some governments had previously raised concerns, urging a more flexible approach that would allow hybrids or engines running on alternative fuels. Against that backdrop, the stance of France and Spain suggests the course is tightening rather than loosening.Both countries emphasized that abandoning internal-combustion engines is necessary not only to protect the climate but also to keep Europe’s car industry competitive against Chinese manufacturers. It comes across as both an environmental commitment and a calculated industrial strategy.By 2035, Europe aims for zero emissions in the sale of new passenger cars—a shift set to influence buyer choices and the electric-vehicle market. The message is clear: the transition isn’t being pushed back, so it’s time to plan around an all-electric horizon.
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2025
Michael Powers
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France and Spain reaffirm EU 2035 ban on new internal-combustion cars
France and Spain back the EU plan to end sales of new internal-combustion cars by 2035, rejecting delays from Germany and Italy and signaling a faster EV shift.
Michael Powers, Editor
France and Spain have reaffirmed their commitment to the European Commission’s plan to end sales of new internal-combustion cars by 2035, rejecting calls from Germany and Italy to delay or weaken the ban on new gasoline and diesel models.
Automakers and some governments had previously raised concerns, urging a more flexible approach that would allow hybrids or engines running on alternative fuels. Against that backdrop, the stance of France and Spain suggests the course is tightening rather than loosening.
Both countries emphasized that abandoning internal-combustion engines is necessary not only to protect the climate but also to keep Europe’s car industry competitive against Chinese manufacturers. It comes across as both an environmental commitment and a calculated industrial strategy.
By 2035, Europe aims for zero emissions in the sale of new passenger cars—a shift set to influence buyer choices and the electric-vehicle market. The message is clear: the transition isn’t being pushed back, so it’s time to plan around an all-electric horizon.
