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flag Stellantis is bringing back diesel engines in Europe due to slow EV adoption and customer demand for range and towing.

flag Stellantis is reintroducing diesel engines on at least seven European car and van models, including the Peugeot 308, Opel Astra, and Citroën Berlingo, reversing earlier plans to make electric vehicles 100% of its European sales by 2030. flag The move follows weak EV adoption, revised EU emissions rules, and a €22.2 billion charge tied to scaling back electrification efforts. flag The company cites sustained customer demand for long-range and towing capability, particularly in markets where diesel offers cost and performance advantages over Chinese EV imports. flag Diesel now accounts for just 7.7% of new European car sales, down from over 50% in 2015 after the Dieselgate scandal. flag Stellantis is also offering hybrid options and retaining combustion models like the Jeep Cherokee with a V8 engine. flag The shift reflects a broader industry reassessment balancing sustainability goals with market realities.

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