Volkswagen to Stop Production of Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles in Europe by 2035

Stepwise Production Halt Among the US and China

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] Germany's Volkswagen Group has decided to cease production of internal combustion engine vehicles in Europe by 2035.

On the 27th (local time), Klaus Zellmer, a director, stated in an interview with the German daily M?nchner Merkur, "We plan to completely stop producing internal combustion engine vehicles in Europe between 2033 and 2035, and this includes other brands within the group."

He added, "We also plan to gradually expand the cessation of internal combustion engine vehicle production in the US and Chinese markets. However, in Africa and South America, the halt is expected to be delayed due to lack of related infrastructure and political conditions."

In response, Audi, under the Volkswagen Group, announced it will stop producing internal combustion engine vehicles by 2033, while US-based Ford and Sweden's Volvo have declared they will sell only electric vehicles in the European market starting in 2030.

However, considering the still high demand for internal combustion engine vehicles, Director Zellmer said investments in engine technology will continue for the time being.

Automobile manufacturers in various countries are under pressure from the European Union (EU) to participate in climate change measures. The EU is expected to announce new proposals related to the 2030 carbon dioxide emission targets and regulations by the end of next month.

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