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VW, Audi consider keeping combustion engines longer in Europe - Handelsblatt


Published on 2025-02-14 03:00:47 - Reuters
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  • German carmakers Volkswagen and Audi are considering allowing some combustion engine models to run longer in Europe, the Handelsblatt business news outlet reported on Thursday citing sources.

Volkswagen and its luxury brand Audi are contemplating extending the production of combustion engine vehicles in Europe beyond the previously planned phase-out date, according to a report by Handelsblatt on February 13, 2025. This decision comes in response to the European Union's recent agreement to allow the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines that run on synthetic, CO2-neutral fuels post-2035. The consideration reflects a strategic pivot to adapt to new regulatory frameworks that might still allow for the use of combustion engines if they meet certain environmental criteria. This move could potentially alter the automotive industry's trajectory towards full electrification, providing an alternative pathway for manufacturers and consumers alike.

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