EU agrees to ban combustion engines in cars and light trucks
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says it's a 'historic decision'
The ban will be phased in over the next thirteen years
The European Union has agreed to ban the sale of new cars and light trucks with combustion engines starting in 2035, in a major step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The agreement was reached by EU member states and the European Parliament on Wednesday, October 26, after months of negotiations. It is part of a broader package of climate measures aimed at achieving the EU's goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050.
The ban will be phased in over the next 13 years, with a target of reducing emissions by 55% by 2030 and 100% by 2035. This will require a major shift in the automotive industry, which will need to invest heavily in electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.
However, the ban will not apply to vehicles used for commercial purposes, such as heavy trucks and buses. These vehicles will be subject to stricter emissions standards, but will not be banned outright.
The ban on combustion engines is a significant step forward in the fight against climate change. Transportation is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions, and the switch to electric vehicles will help to reduce these emissions substantially.
The decision is also a major boost for the electric vehicle industry. It will provide certainty for manufacturers and investors, and it will help to accelerate the development and adoption of electric vehicles.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the agreement as a "historic decision" that will help to "put the EU on the path to climate neutrality."
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