- Stellantis reaffirms commitment to EU’s 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars.
- CEO Tavares advocates a pragmatic approach for a smooth transition.
Stellantis, the Franco-Italian automotive giant, reaffirms its commitment to align with the EU’s goal of phasing out petrol and diesel car sales by 2035. CEO Carlos Tavares stresses pragmatic approaches for ensuring an effective transition.
Tavares supports the ban on combustion engines by 2035. He warns against ideological rigidity, urging flexibility to avoid high costs and inefficiency. EU regulations mandate a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions from new cars by 2035, effectively banning fossil fuel vehicles.
Tavares emphasises the continued need for subsidies due to high technology costs. Stellantis’s commitment highlights the industry’s recognition of the importance of sustainability. Tavares’s approach reflects understanding the challenges and opportunities in the green transition.