The EU has delayed its final vote on banning ICE vehicles.
Germany has voiced unexpected objections to the plan by raising questions about support for the 2035 ban, its effects on the industry, and specifics of e-fuel regulations.
Previous pushback has come from European automakers requesting the 2035 cut-off be pushed to 2040 or beyond. Italy has maintained its position on the ban, saying it “makes no sense.”
The sudden shift in Germany's position has turned what seemed like a final formality for the EU board into a potential new series of conversations.