Author: Michael Cartwright
Michael Cartwright
Michael Cartwright is an EV policy and politics journalist at EVMagz.com, covering government regulation, clean mobility legislation, subsidy programs, trade policy, and the political dynamics shaping electric vehicle adoption across major global markets. His reporting examines how public policy, international relations, and regulatory frameworks influence the direction of the global EV industry and energy transition.
The European Commission is expected to present its new “Automobile Package” next week, with early indications suggesting the proposal could allow new registrations of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and range-extender vehicles (EREVs) for an additional five years beyond the current 2035 deadline. According to a Bloomberg report, the extension would apply only to models incorporating an internal combustion engine as part of an electrified drivetrain and would not reinstate approvals for conventional ICE vehicles or mild and full hybrids. See also: European EV Industry Urges EU to Maintain 2035 Zero-Emission Car Target Under the draft considerations, any extension would be subject…
Leaders from across Europe’s electric car industry on Wednesday called on the European Commission to uphold the bloc’s commitment to effectively ban the sale of new combustion-engine cars by 2035, cautioning that any reversal would destabilize investment and increase the competitive advantage of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. The appeal comes ahead of the EU executive’s anticipated unveiling of a new automotive package on December 16. The package is expected to address CO2 targets and potentially introduce greater flexibility concerning the 2035 deadline, following lobbying efforts by certain European automakers and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). See also: Automakers…
A coalition of 67 companies, including global automakers BMW and Toyota, alongside major auto rental and leasing firms across Europe, submitted a letter to the European Commission on Monday urging it not to impose mandatory targets for the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) for corporate fleets. The signatories argued that such a mandate would be “cripplingly expensive and counter-productive” and damage the market. Corporate fleets, which include company cars, account for an estimated 50 to 60 per cent of all new car sales in the European Union (EU). See also: Ford CEO Warns EU on Electric Vehicle Transition, Calls for…
Ford Motor Company Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley has publicly criticized the European Union’s aggressive mandate to transition to electric vehicles (EVs), asserting that the current regulatory framework is “totally out of touch” with market realities. The comments come as the U.S. automaker seeks to maintain flexibility in its powertrain options globally, having recently praised a new proposal from the Trump administration aimed at softening existing fuel economy regulations in the United States. See also: Ford CEO Says U.S. Fuel-Economy Reset Will Still Support EV Investment While Boosting Affordability https://twitter.com/jimfarley98/status/1998042473629716607 However, Ford is simultaneously campaigning against the EU’s current rules,…