German media: Europe and the US slow down the process of banning internal combustion engine car sales, China's electric vehicles lead far ahead
Currently, both the EU and the US are moving slower in promoting electric vehicles than China. In the third quarter of this year, the share of pure electric vehicle models in the Chinese market has reached 34%, with its growth mainly driven by national subsidies and affordable prices resulting from fierce competition among car manufacturers.
At the same time, US President Trump announced at the beginning of this month that he plans to significantly reduce the fuel economy requirements in the US. If the new standards are finalized in 2026, they would lower the average for light vehicles in 2031 to 34.5 miles per gallon. By comparison, former President Biden had set a strict standard of 50.4 miles per gallon.
The auto industry welcomed Trump's policy, which aligns with his agenda to prioritize the oil and gas industry. Additionally, Trump has taken a series of measures aimed at extending the sales cycle of internal combustion engine vehicles, such as relaxing exhaust emission regulations, abolishing fines for non-compliant automakers, and canceling incentives for electric vehicles. Previously, California had proposed to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles starting in 2035, but the plan was blocked by the US Congress.
Source: DW
Original: toutiao.com/article/1851864379687242/
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