Ford Europe has announced its support for the call to ban internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in Europe by 2035. Ford joins 27 other companies behind this call, ensuring that all cars and vans will be emission-free.
The call is in line with continental Europe’s previous target of being zero-emissions by 2050. However, the support companies specify that clear timelines and laws must be put in place to ensure the transition to electric vehicles.
“For Ford in Europe, we believe that freedom of movement goes hand in hand with caring for our planet and one another. That is why we are targeting all Ford vehicles to be zero-emissions by 2035. To successfully achieve this, EU policymakers must also set targets national mandatory for a seamless electric charging infrastructure to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles,” said Stuart Rowley, chairman, Ford Europe.
EU decision makers are currently deciding on new clean car rules, following a proposal by the EU Commission. The European Parliament and EU governments will decide on their positions in June, with the final legislation expected to be adopted in the fall.
Ford will go all out in strengthening its electric vehicle lineup, with a target set for early 2024. An EV based on the Puma model and a teaser of two electric crossovers was spotted last March, while five electric commercial vehicles are already in the works and the Mustang Mach-E is already in the works. already selling well on the European continent.
Meanwhile, Germany rejected a proposal to ban combustion engines for 2035, with the country’s transport ministry looking at several potential new low-emissions fuels. On the other hand, Italy wants concessions for supercar makers amid the ban on the use of combustion engines, citing the disparity in their production volumes.
