EU votes to phase out new combustion engine car sales by 2035
Historic decision aims to accelerate shift to electric vehicles
The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favor of a proposal to phase out the sale of new combustion engine cars and vans by 2035. The decision is a major step towards achieving the EU's goal of becoming climate neutral by 2050.
The vote, which was passed by 340 votes to 279, with 21 abstentions, means that from 2035 onwards, only new vehicles that produce zero emissions will be allowed to be sold in the EU. This includes both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs).
The decision is a major blow to the automotive industry, which has been lobbying hard against the ban. However, supporters of the measure argue that it is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
The EU is the world's largest market for new cars, and the decision is likely to have a major impact on the global automotive industry. It is also likely to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles, which are already becoming increasingly popular.
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