The European Auto Industry is Voicing Conerns About the Upcoming Ban on New Combustion Engine Car Sales. However, Kia Presents a Different Perspective.
The Ban on Selling New Fossil Fuel-Powered Passenger Cars is approaching. While it’s still a decade away, in the automotive industry, that’s relatively soon. Some manufacturers seem to be growing more anxious about the potential consequences and are lawying for a later deadline. Mercedes-Benz, For Example, Fears a Potential Collapse of the European Car Market. Kia, However, Dismisses These Concerns and Worries About the Consequences of A Delayed Deadline.
Kia Europe CEO Marc Hedrich Issued a Strong Warning: “We are launching a wave of electric cars. If we sauddenly have to stop launching electric cars, it will cost us a fortune,” as reported by automotive news . “We plan to face comply (with the requirements, ed.) In 2035.” It’s No Surprise That Kia is Lawying for Sticking to the Original Deadline. Hedrich also directed a jab at Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius Regarding His Stance: “That’s the same guy who a few years ago promised that company would only sell evs by 2030.”