New rules could make ICE engines unviable by 2026. EU rules with Euro 7 emissions legislation implemented by 2025. Quite a difficult read. The link is below. This is NOT market forces, so forget about what the customer wants or gets. But most vehilces are leased and you will not find a leasing company that will let you buy an ICE vehicle after 2026. Simply put, the EU wishes to force everyone on to EV’s as soon as. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business-tech%2C-development-and-manufacturing/analysis-new-rules-could-make-ice-engines
Way out of date. It even mentions the 2030 date set by UK.
Euro 7 has been passed as of last week by EU parliment 329 in favour 230 against and41 countries abstained (Think of the EU’s powerhouse) . The next step is to talk to EU governments. However, as with any new Euro introduction, It will only apply to new vehicle models sold from that date onwards whils’t existing models have had a few years to meet the new standards and won’t apply to used models, so not every vehicle has to be retrospective.
Interestingly Euro7 will also include BEV’s added weigt and aimed at microplatics from tyres and particles from brakes for all cars, along with “possibly” exhaust emissions and include requirements concerning batteries.
Next steps – Parliament is now ready to start talks with EU governments on the final form of the law.
It is expected to add around £150 to the cost of passenger cars. (no concrete evdence on value yet)
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