The European Union has modified its regulations concerning the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035. Initially, existing rules stipulated that all new vehicles sold from 2035 must be "zero emission".
Automobile manufacturers, particularly those in Germany, have engaged in discussions regarding potential adjustments to these regulations.
Under a revised proposal from the European Commission, 90% of new cars sold from 2035 would be required to be zero-emission, rather than the previous 100% target.
The European carmakers association, ACEA, has stated that current market demand for electric vehicles is insufficient. They indicated that without a change to the regulations, manufacturers could incur substantial penalties, potentially amounting to "multi-billion euro" figures.