Electric cars
Germany hails EU 'victory' as 2035 thermal car ban set for easing
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Following initial reports of the EU Commission's plan to soften the 2035 combustion engine ban to a 90% CO2 reduction target, Germany claims success amid shifting geopolitical and economic pressures, with flexibilities allowing continued production of gasoline and diesel engines.
Leopoldo Satrústegui, president of Hyundai Spain, has called the ‘made in Europe’ requirement in the new Auto+ electric vehicle subsidy plan a mistake. He argues subsidies should be equal for all models and criticizes the price and battery criteria. He also announces the launch of premium brand Genesis in the Spanish market this year.
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A Geotab study analyzed 22,700 electric vehicles and found that frequent fast charging increases battery degradation to up to 3% per year. Despite this, battery life remains long, with capacity preserved between 80% and 85% after eight years. Factors like climate and usage habits influence wear.