As a former European Automotive correspondent for Reuters, I’ve a spent a few years writing about the industry. I will penetrate the corporate hype and bluster and find out how these gigantic enterprises are really doing. I also love to drive their magnificent machines, and their more modest ones. I’ll be telling you if the technology works, too.
Europe’s carmakers face bottom-line damaging penalties as early as next year as rules to outlaw new internal combustion engines begin to bite years before the outright ban on their sale in 2035.
Given that the government-mandated steps towards 100% electric cars remained unchanged – 22% of all new sales must be electric next year, 25% in 2025, 80% by 2030 and 100% by 2035 – the consternation expressed by Ford UK and Britain’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders , seems over-the-top.of Germany, these steps are likely to cause much difficulty, based on U.K. new car sales in the 12 months ended September 30, when battery electric vehicles won an 18% share.
“With the European CAFE rules, average CO2 emissions must decrease by 55% by 2030. That would be around 52 g/km in WLTP terms. Current gasoline cars emit a 139 g/km on average. Without consideration of other fuel types, a CO2-compliant sales mix would be roughly 60% BEVs and 40% gasoline cars. This sounds less stringent than the U.K., but these targets must also be reached in South and East Europe,” Kibies said in an email interview.
Dataforce said the zero-emissions mandate in Britain looks like an effective way of increasing BEV sales. Financial incentives have helped boost corporate sales but private customers are still reluctant.
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