In the global transition towards cleaner and greener mobility, the European Union (EU) is one of the leading organizations in introducing new regulations for the automotive industry, focusing on the reduction of carbon emissions. Now, the EU has drafted a proposal that proposes that a new type of vehicle could be created for the countries of this union, allowing cars powered by an internal combustion engine (ICE) to run on electronic fuel. carbon neutral after 2035. This could give ICE cars on the continent a new lease of life after the proposed 2035 deadline for fossil fuel car sales in EU countries .
The proposal comes at a time when the EU is working on a plan to ban the sale of new ICE vehicles in the region from 2035, which is expected to pave the way for an all-electric future. In addition, it should be noted that although the EU countries and the European Parliament have agreed to pass the 2022 law after months of negotiations, the German Ministry of Transport has raised a last-minute objection to the law. . Germany, the continent’s largest car manufacturer, has asked the EU for permission to legalize the sale of new cars running entirely on e-fuel after 2035.
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Reuters reports that the European Commission has suggested that a new class of vehicles could be made in the EU, specifically for cars that run solely on carbon-neutral fuel. The proposal also adds that vehicles would require the use of some fuel sensing system that would determine the type of fuel used and prevent the vehicle from operating if it was fueled by any means. anything other than e-fuel.
While this proposal represents a way to extend the life of ICE vehicles on the continent, challenges remain. This will force automakers to develop entirely new engines, which means OEMs will incur higher research and development costs, resulting in higher vehicle prices. Germany, home to most carmakers, will face most of these challenges if the new regulation comes into force.
Date of first publication: March 22, 2023, 16:45 pm IST
