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European Union drops ban on internal combustion engines in 2035

Ongoing6 events · of the 30 Oct au 4 Nov · latest fact at 08h00

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Fact 6 of 6 in the story · Wednesday 4 November, 08h00

Les constructeurs maintiendraient leur virage électrique malgré un report du thermique

Selon un expert, les constructeurs ne ralentiraient pas leurs lancements de véhicules électriques même si le Royaume-Uni ou l'UE repoussait la fin du thermique. La demande, plus que la réglementation, guiderait leurs choix.

In brief

Electric and batteries event (severity: low) in Royaume-Uni, first detected on 4 November 2026 at 08:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 4 November 2026 at 08:00. Part of the story “European Union drops ban on internal combustion engines in 2035”.

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Severity
Low
Brands
None
Detected
4 Nov, 08h00
Updated
4 Nov, 08h00
Reference
no.3908
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autocar.co.uk1neutral

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    autocar.co.ukAnalysisvia Autocar4 Nov
    Why car makers won't slow EV push - even if ICE age extended

    Manufacturers now seem likely to stick with EVs due to demand, rather than government policy If the UK or the EU were to water down emissions legislation to give combustion-engined cars a longer exit route, would we see anything different in terms of the new cars launched? One industry expert thinks not. "The manufacturers are going to change exactly nothing," Patrick Hummel, automotive analyst at investment bank UBS, said recently. "If anything, I would accelerate the rollout of a proper EV portfolio." The environmental lobby has long been pushing governments to stay strong on the 2035 timeta

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