BMW CEO urges Europe to reconsider 2035 petrol/diesel ban, advocating for technology-agnostic policy with alternative fuels.

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has urged Europe to reconsider its 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars, arguing it would lessen reliance on Chinese battery production. He advocates for a technology-agnostic policy allowing alternative fuels like e-fuels and hydrogen. This plea follows EU regulations mandating zero CO2 emissions from new cars by 2035, which have drawn criticism from automakers concerned about potential fines due to low electric vehicle sales.

October 15, 2024
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