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We thought the matter was settled. By 2035, petrol and diesel engines were supposed to disappear from European dealerships. End of story. But not quite. A new scenario is quietly emerging behind the scenes: the total ban may not be as definitive as initially announced. Some voices within the European Commission are now suggesting a more nuanced approach, one that could leave room for certain hybrids or vehicles equipped with auxiliary combustion engines. Enough to cast doubt\u2014and rekindle hope among car manufacturers. <\/p>\n
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This U-turn didn\u2019t come out of nowhere. For several months now, automotive giants\u2014led by Germany\u2014have been urging European decision-makers to reconsider the harsh timeline imposed. Massive investments, tight deadlines, charging infrastructure still lacking: the groundwork isn\u2019t ready. The result? Europe is quietly reassessing its plans. <\/strong> A recent strategic document clearly shows a desire to balance environmental ambition with industrial reality. The idea? Avoid stifling innovation while staying competitive on the global stage. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_2_text_color=”#26292B” header_2_font_size=”22px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”5px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|||20px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”rgba(95,114,127,0.18)” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Among the options being considered, synthetic fuels are back in the conversation. Long seen as niche, they may now play a bridging role in the energy transition. Less polluting than conventional fossil fuels, they could extend the life of combustion engines without abandoning climate goals. Fully electric vehicles are still on the table, of course, but they may no longer be the only path forward.<\/strong> The shift would be from a rigid model to a more open, adaptable approach. And honestly, that wouldn\u2019t be a bad thing. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ header_2_text_color=”#26292B” header_2_font_size=”22px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”5px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|||20px|false|false” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”rgba(95,114,127,0.18)” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\nAlternative solutions in the pipeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n
So what now?<\/strong><\/h2>\n