German automotive industry launches electric offensive but at the same time warns about the announced end of combustion engines.
2035. This year, fuel -powered cars will not disappear in the European Union. But it is in this year that, in principle, new cars with conventional combustion engine will no longer be sold.
The future is the bet on the tram. In Germany, leading country in the automotive industry, a “Offensive” of electric cars In the international exhibition of Munich, which starts this Tuesday. Mercedes, Volkswagen or Audi will present electrical news at this event.
But while this offensive is made in the direction of the electrical transition, those responsible leave warning about the announced End of combustion enginesstresses the.
“There is one smarter path For the green transition than the prohibitions, ”commented Ola Källenius, director of Mercedes-Benz. The official is against a fixed date for the end of combustion engines; also advocates greater technological opening.
Already from Bosch, Stefan Hartung asked that alternative systems, such as hybrids plug-inhave a future “beyond 2035, as they contribute to the reduction of emissions” – the entrepreneur expects an increase in demand for hybrids in all markets.
Volkswagen director Oliver Blume wants more realistic predictions: “We see electrical mobility as the leading technology of the future. I think it’s unrealistic to have electrical mobility until 2035“This is because, he claims, Europe should not disturb his own way.” Instead of rigid prohibitions, he explains, there must be “regular verifications of reality”.
Arnd Franz, MAHLE (German Auto Parts Company), even leaves a threat: If the prohibition of combustion engines comes into force, “companies like Mahle will have no choice but to withdraw from Europe with regard to combustion engines.” They bet on other global markets and there will be “massive job losses” in Europe.
Official data show that the transition to the tram is making progress much more slowly than many have predicted. Specific in the European Union, only 15% of new cars are fully electric. In vans the rate goes down to 9% and in trucks the number is even more residual (3.5%).
There are two reasons Strong for this slow growth: the price of the tram and the end of subsidies in various countries.
And uncertainty does not help: “Anyone who talks about the ban on combustion engines is disturbing car buyers now. Insecure buyers are bad buyers“The car expert warns, Ferdinand Dudenhöffer warns.
Ferdinand defends that those who are not sure about buying a car with combustion engine or an electric car, has chosen not to buy any – And this is the greatest damage to the manufacturers.
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume leaves another important perspective: “We need to do something about energy prices. This will have a huge impact. Automobile manufacturers can take the right products to the market for the right price, but that alone is not enough. ”
