The European Commission has overturned the previous deadline for its controversial combustion engine ban, presenting on December 16 the Automotive Package to support the sector’s efforts in the transition to clean mobility and strengthen Europe’s battery industry, reducing reliance on third countries, especially China. “It sets an ambitious yet pragmatic policy framework to ensure 2050 climate neutrality and strategic independence while providing more flexibility to manufacturers. It also responds to calls by EU industry to simplify rules,” the Commission said in a statement. The Commission will now present it to the European Parliament and the Council in the new year.
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