The date for the battle over the electric car is a matter of days: September 25 in Brussels on the occasion of a summit on the sector promoted by Hungary. The Minister of Made in Italy and Business Adolfo Urso from the Cernobbio forum, in front of a business community of captains of industry and entrepreneurs, reiterates that the government’s objective is to review the plan to block the sales of internal combustion engines in 2025 and not by the end of 2026 as planned: in short, the review must be done ahead of the times initially established. Brussels has set the end of sales of new cars with internal combustion engines from January 1, 2035 with the final vote in Strasbourg in February 2023. But the agreement approved by the European Union provides for a review by the end of 2026. To understand whether, with respect to the objectives set for carbon neutrality of the EU by 2050, the path can change.
“I intend to discuss it at the meeting that the Hungarian rotating presidency has organized for September 25 in Brussels on the sector – Urso said – and the following day I will present it to the Council on Competitiveness that will also be held in Brussels”. The minister’s alarm is for “a collapse of the car industry that cannot sustain the risk imposed without adequate resources and public investments”. For Urso there is no time to waste, because “if we leave uncertainty until 2026 we risk a wave of strikes and protests in European capitals like the farmers did”. For the Minister of Business, the situation is such that it requires a plan like the PNRR for the automotive sector.
Also in Cernobbio, the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini is “happy” that “Germany has also noticed the doubts to be considered on “everything and only electric from 2035”. The urgency of a change of direction is then underlined by the president of Confindustria Emanuele Orsini in these hours: “The stop to the internal combustion engine by 2035 is a problem, 70 thousand people are at risk. The regulation must be changed very quickly by November to safeguard the technological neutrality and know-how of the countries”. Returning to the orientations of Brussels, reconfirmed as president of the European Commission last July Ursula Von der Leyen had announced: “We will stay on course with the established objectives. There is an equally urgent need to decarbonize and industrialize our economy at the same time. A technologically neutral approach will be necessary, in which synthetic fuels can play a role through a targeted change of regulation as part of the planned review”.
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2024-09-09 15:39:43
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The Future of Electric Cars: A Battle Brewing in Europe
As the world shifts towards a more sustainable future, electric cars are becoming an increasingly important topic of discussion. In Europe, the deadline for the ban on internal combustion engines is set for 2035, but there are growing concerns about the feasibility of this plan. With the automotive industry facing significant challenges, politicians, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders are calling for a review of the plan.
The Upcoming Summit
On September 25, a summit on the electric car sector will take place in Brussels, organized by the Hungarian presidency. The Minister of Made in Italy and Business, Adolfo Urso, will be attending the meeting and has expressed his concerns about the current plan. He believes that the review of the plan to block the sales of internal combustion engines should be done ahead of the initially established timeline. [[3]]
The Concerns of the Automotive Industry
The automotive industry is facing a significant risk of collapse if the current plan is not revised. Without adequate resources and public investments, the industry cannot sustain the risk imposed by the ban on internal combustion engines. The Minister of Business, Adolfo Urso, has warned that if uncertainty remains until 2026, there could be a wave of strikes and protests in European capitals. [[3]]
The Role of Synthetic Fuels
Synthetic fuels could play a significant role in the decarbonization of the economy, according to the president of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen. She has announced that a technologically neutral approach will be necessary, and synthetic fuels can play a role through a targeted change of regulation as part of the planned
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The Battle Over Electric Cars: A Closer Look at the 2035 Target
The European Union’s goal to make all new cars and vans sold in Europe zero-emission by 2035 is facing opposition from some conservative politicians who want to scrap the target altogether [[2]]. This move is seen as a threat to the automotive industry, with some arguing that the ban on internal combustion engines will lead to widespread job losses and economic instability.
In recent weeks, the debate has gained momentum, with key stakeholders voicing their concerns about the feasibility of the 2035 target. The Minister of Made in Italy and Business, Adolfo Urso, has called for a review of the plan, citing the need for adequate resources and public investments to support the transition to electric vehicles. Urso has warned that the industry cannot sustain the risk imposed by the target without proper support, and that a failure to act could lead to a wave of strikes and protests in European capitals.
The European Union’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 is driving the push for electric vehicles, with the transport sector accounting for around 25% of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions. The adoption of electric vehicles is seen as a key step in reducing emissions and meeting the EU’s climate goals [[2]].
However, not everyone is convinced that the 2035 target is the right approach. Some politicians argue that the ban on internal combustion engines will stifle innovation and limit consumer choice, leading to a loss of competitiveness and economic growth.
The opposition to the 2035 target is not limited to politicians. The automotive industry is also divided on the issue, with some manufacturers expressing concerns about the feasibility of the target and the need for more time to adapt to the new regulations.
In the UK, the “Road to 2035” report highlights the challenges facing the automotive industry as it transitions to electric vehicles [[3]]. The report notes that the adoption of electric vehicles is crucial to meeting the UK’s climate goals, but that more needs to be done to support the industry through the transition.
As the debate continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the transition to electric vehicles is a complex and challenging process that requires careful planning and coordination. While the 2035 target may be ambitious, it is essential to meeting the EU’s climate goals and reducing emissions from the transport sector.
Ultimately, the outcome of the battle over electric cars will depend on the ability of policymakers, industry stakeholders, and consumers to work together to find a solution that balances economic growth with environmental sustainability. As the European Union continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, one thing is clear: the future of transportation must be electric.
