EU Commission Retreats from 2035 Combustion Engine Ban Amid Industry Concerns
The EU Commission has proposed dropping its 2035 ban on new combustion-engine cars, a move Stellantis finds insufficient for future investment planning. The automaker cites regulatory misalignment and competitive gaps with Chinese manufacturers as key concerns.
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The European Union Commission has announced a proposal to drop its previously planned 2035 ban on new combustion-engine cars, a decision that has stirred significant reactions from the automotive industry. Stellantis N.V. , one of the largest automakers in Europe, has expressed that the proposal does not provide the regulatory clarity necessary for confident future investment planning in the region.
Emanuele Cappellano emanuele cappellano, who took the helm as Stellantis Europe head in October, highlighted the misalignment between European Union 
EUregulations, automaker needs, and customer demands. "The current proposal fails to address the critical misalignment," Cappellano stated, emphasizing the need for short-term solutions that both industry and customers are seeking.
EUregulations, automaker needs, and customer demands. "The current proposal fails to address the critical misalignment," Cappellano stated, emphasizing the need for short-term solutions that both industry and customers are seeking.
