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EU reportedly nearing deal to ease 2035 petrol car phase out despite climate targets
The European Union is close to striking a deal that would allow automakers to produce more combustion engine vehicles, potentially weakening its 2035 target to phase out new petrol car sales. The move comes despite record heat waves that killed 35,000 people across Europe this summer and the bloc's stated goals of 55% emissions reductions by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050. The article argues this approach leaves European manufacturers unprepared to compete with China, which is advancing electric vehicle solutions.
Why it matters
Any relaxation of the 2035 combustion engine ban could slow EV infrastructure investment and procurement timelines across the EU, as automakers may delay electrification plans. For charge point operators, policy uncertainty around fleet transition schedules complicates long term site planning and revenue forecasting.