A Reversal Of Eu Policy Could Be On The Horizon

EU Could Scrap Ban on Internal Combustion Engines

A reversal of EU policy could be on the horizon

EU Parliament has voted to phase out combustion engines

In a surprise move, the European Union is reportedly considering reversing its ban on internal combustion engines. The news came just days after the EU Parliament voted to phase out the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2035.

According to a report in the German newspaper Bild, the EU is considering allowing the continued sale of combustion engine vehicles in some form, such as hybrids or plug-in hybrids. The report cites unnamed sources within the European Commission, the EU's executive branch.

The move would be a major reversal of EU policy, which has been pushing for a rapid transition to electric vehicles. In 2021, the EU unveiled a plan to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2035. The plan was seen as a major step towards reducing carbon emissions and fighting climate change.

However, the EU has been under pressure from some member states, including Germany, to reconsider its ban on combustion engines. Germany's auto industry is heavily dependent on the production of gasoline and diesel cars, and the ban would have a major impact on the country's economy.

The EU's decision on whether or not to scrap its ban on combustion engines is expected to be made in the coming weeks. The decision will be closely watched by automakers, environmental groups, and governments around the world.