France, Germany push back against EU banning combustion cars by 2035

The Renault 5 electric car, shown as a concept, will be built at the automaker’s factory in Douai. China's Envision AESC is expected to supply its batteries. — To meet tougher emissions goals, automakers are adding EVs. Shown is a concept for a retro-styled Renault 5 electric car that will be launched by early 2024.

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July 12, 2021 09:23 PM

PARIS -- France is resisting the European Union effectively phasing out combustion-engine car sales by 2035, advocating for a more lenient target for the end of the decade and a longer leash for plug-in hybrid models.

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