BMW CEO Oliver Zipse expressed concerns about the EU's 2035 gasoline vehicle ban, stating it could "threaten the European automotive industry in its heart" and lead to significant industry shrinkage. He emphasized the need for a reevaluation to reduce dependence on China for batteries, suggesting that easing the ban would enable European OEMs to better navigate supply chain challenges and geopolitical factors affecting raw materials access.
During his remarks at the Paris Automotive Summit, Zipse highlighted that achieving climate neutrality by 2050 must balance environmental goals with market resilience. He argued for a "strictly technology-agnostic path" in policy, advocating that what truly matters is reducing CO2 emissions, regardless of the technologies used. This perspective calls for an approach that prioritizes effective environmental outcomes over specific technological solutions.
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