"The European Commission on Tuesday proposed changes to regulations banning new internal combustion engines starting in 2035, after pressure from governments and ailing automakers. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has led arguments against the ban, citing weak demand for electric vehicles in Europe and the dominance of Chinese automakers in the EV sector. Merz said the U-turn in Brussels came after a "clear signal" from Berlin."
""More openness to technology and more flexibility are the right steps to take in order to better align climate targets, market realities, businesses and jobs," Merz said Tuesday. The proposal calls for a maximum 90% emissions from 2021 levels instead of 100% with the remaining 10% "compensated" in various ways. The EU said the flexibility will promote different technologies, that aren't zero emissions, but close to it."
The European Commission proposed changes replacing a full 2035 ban on new internal-combustion engines with a maximum 90% emissions reduction from 2021 levels. The remaining 10% of emissions would be allowed through various compensation mechanisms. The move follows pressure from governments and struggling automakers facing weak electric-vehicle demand and international competition. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz led opposition, citing low EV uptake in Europe and Chinese dominance in the EV market. The proposal frames increased technological openness and flexibility as a way to better align climate targets with market realities, businesses and jobs.
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