Core Viewpoint - The European Union is planning to relax its 2035 ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles, marking a significant retreat from its green policies due to pressure from the automotive industry [2][3]. Group 1: EU Policy Changes - The EU Commission's new plan allows for the continued sale of certain non-pure electric vehicles, responding to demands from German and Italian automakers [2][3]. - The revised targets include a 90% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by around 2035 compared to 2021 levels, down from the previous requirement of "zero emissions" for all new passenger cars and vans [3]. - The proposal provides a three-year window from 2030 to 2032 for automakers to average their emissions reductions, with passenger car emissions needing to be reduced by 55% compared to 2021 levels [3]. Group 2: Industry Reactions - Volkswagen, Europe's largest car manufacturer, supports the decision to open the internal combustion engine market while compensating for emissions, calling it a pragmatic approach [2]. - Analysts suggest that the global automotive industry is entering a "reset moment," rather than progressing linearly towards electrification [4]. - The CEO of Polestar warns that relaxing emission targets could harm both climate goals and Europe's competitiveness in the automotive sector [4]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The slowdown in electric vehicle transitions in the US and Europe may provide Chinese automakers an opportunity to solidify their market position, as they have established a leading edge in electric vehicles over the past decade [6][7]. - Traditional automakers like Ford are shifting focus back to fuel and hybrid models, indicating a retreat from aggressive electric vehicle plans [6][7]. - Despite potential impacts from reduced demand in Europe, Chinese automakers are expected to remain competitive, with the ability to expand into markets in South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia [7].
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