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End of the thermal in 2035: for Macron, there is no “discrepancy” with Germany

While Germany would question the goal of ending sales of new thermal cars by 2035, Emmanuel Macron wanted to clear things up during the European Council. Synthetic fuels are still an option to decarbonize the car, just like electric ones.

A goal of zero emissions, whatever the technology. Emmanuel Macron returned this Friday, March 24, to the objective of ending sales of new thermal cars by 2035 in Europe, an objective that Germany would question with the track of “e-fuels”, synthetic fuels, for maintaining a car offer with combustion engines that would therefore use this CO2-neutral fuel.

“Technological neutrality”

“We had a very good discussion this morning with the Chancellor, which allowed us to return to the elements of technological neutrality. (…) I think we will find an agreement, we are in the process of finding one on hydrogen, as on other issues, to maintain technological neutrality and allow, what I think is an objective shared by all, which is to decarbonize our economy, and by decarbonizing it, to be able to meet our climate goals and maintain both competitiveness and sovereignty: nuclear and renewables allow it. The use of everything that is coal or gas does not allow it, ”explained the French president during a press conference organized at the European Council.

A “technological neutrality” that is often brandished by the head of Stellantis Carlos Tavares, who often criticizes Europe for this decision to zero emissions by 2035, but with only one technological option available in the short term, 100% electric with battery.

“We have found a way and an agreement and we will be able to move in the coming days and weeks in this direction,” continued Emmanuel Macron, while the automotive sector feared a setback, while massive investments are being made to electrify European production. car.

Zero emissions remain the common goal

The opportunity also for Emmanuel Macron to return to synthetic fuels, which would be the preferred track in Germany as an alternative to electric:

“I am going to be clear with the famous e-fuels, there is no German request to question the agreement we have for 2035 (the end of the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines, editor’s note), there is simply a desire, also here within the framework of this agreement, to be able to preserve electronic fuels, as was also in our statement made a year ago.

“In this, the Chancellor was very clear that she does not call into question the objective for 2035 of having vehicles without CO2 emissions, that is our objective, which is why we are sticking to it,” added Emmanuel Macron, before concluding:

“There is no disagreement on this issue between us and there is a desire to move forward, especially to support our manufacturers in this very ambitious transition, which is important for the climate, but very demanding for our industries and for all workers. in this sector, so we must support them with investment and stability”.

The French president especially insisted that it was not necessary to reopen the tripartite dialogue, the vote of the Parliament, the Council and the European Commission, after the German veto in early March.

Author: Julien Bonnet
Source: BFM TV

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