竞争不过中国就掀桌，欧盟不惜“违背祖训”…

Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) is planning to abandon its 2035 ban on new combustion engine vehicles due to pressure from automotive manufacturers, marking a significant retreat from its green policies [1][7]. Group 1: Proposal Details - The EU Commission's proposal will allow the continued sale of certain non-electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrid and range-extended combustion engine vehicles, in response to competition from Tesla and Chinese manufacturers [1][4]. - The new carbon emission targets will be adjusted to a 90% reduction from 2021 levels, rather than achieving zero emissions for all new cars and vans by 2035 as previously mandated [1][2]. Group 2: Industry Reactions - Major automotive manufacturers, such as Volkswagen, view the new carbon reduction targets as economically reasonable and support the flexibility in setting goals for electric vehicles [5]. - The Climate Group criticized the measures as a "tragic victory" for traditional automotive industries, arguing that it undermines the push for electric vehicles and stability in the market [5]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - German automakers are under significant pressure as they face fierce competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, both domestically and in international markets [6][10]. - The EU's decision to relax emission targets is seen as a response to the anxiety among European leaders regarding the competitiveness of their automotive industry against Chinese firms [7][8]. Group 4: Broader Implications - The relaxation of emission targets may weaken investments in critical charging infrastructure and hinder Europe's transition to clean driving, potentially allowing China to advance further in the electric vehicle sector [10][11]. - The EU's shift in policy reflects a broader trend of reevaluating environmental goals in light of economic pressures and competitive dynamics in the global automotive market [8][10].