Italy Renews Push to Revise EU’s Combustion Engine Car Ban
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Italy is doubling down on its push to revise the European Union’s plan to effectively end the sale of new combustion engine cars from 2035, as the region’s auto industry struggles to transition.
Rome is joined by the Czech Republic in urging the EU to recognize a “broader array” of solutions beyond battery electric vehicles and hydrogen-powered cars, according to a draft document seen by Bloomberg News. They are calling for a planned review by the European Commission to be brought forward to next year from 2026, as currently laid out by the law.