The European Commission has proposed easing the EU’s planned ban on new petrol and diesel cars from 2035, allowing some combustion engine vehicles like hybrids to continue if emissions are offset. The move comes after pressure from European carmakers facing weak electric vehicle demand and strong competition from China and the U.S. While car companies say the plan is more realistic, climate groups and EV makers warn it could slow the shift to clean transport and hurt Europe’s competitiveness. The proposal marks a major softening of the EU’s green policies and still needs approval from member states and the European Parliament.
EU Drops 2035 Combustion Engine Ban as Global EV Shift Faces Reset
