On the issue of completely "saying goodbye to gasoline cars," opinions vary among different companies.
2021-11-12
On the issue of completely "saying goodbye to gasoline-powered vehicles," opinions among different parties remain divided.
On November 10, the UK government announced in a statement from Glasgow that six global automotive giants have pledged on Wednesday to phase out the production of fossil-fuel-powered vehicles worldwide by 2040, as part of their commitment to achieving carbon neutrality. Volvo, Ford, General Motors, Daimler Mercedes-Benz, BYD, and Jaguar Land Rover Tata Motors stated they will sign the pledge during the climate talks in Glasgow, calling it the latest step toward helping curb global warming by mid-century.
Of course, opinions clearly remain divided—some key markets like China, the United States, and Germany have yet to sign on; meanwhile, sources familiar with the details of the commitment say that several automakers, including the two largest players, Toyota and Volkswagen, have also chosen to remain noncommittal. Interestingly, although the U.S. as a whole has not joined the pledge, major U.S. auto-buying states such as California and New York have already endorsed it. Joining California and New York is U.S. automaker General Motors, which proudly announced, "We’re proud to stand alongside other companies, governments, and civil society organizations in supporting the declaration to transition to 100% zero-emission vehicles by 2035." Meanwhile, another American automotive giant, Ford, has also confirmed its participation, stating, "This declaration can only succeed if everyone works together."
According to data from the International Energy Agency, cars, trucks, ships, buses, and airplanes account for approximately 25% of global carbon emissions—most of which come from road-based vehicles. As the host country of COP26, the UK announced that four new members, including New Zealand and Poland, are joining an alliance aimed at ensuring all new cars and commercial vehicles achieve zero emissions by 2040 or earlier.
A source in the automotive industry noted that some automakers are cautiously approaching this commitment, as signing it would require them to undertake a costly technological transformation. Another concerning factor is the apparent lack of similar commitments from governments—without robust government support, even if automakers fully shift their product lines to vehicles powered exclusively by electric or alternative technologies, the absence of essential charging infrastructure and a reliable power grid could still render the pledge impractical. This includes Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest automaker, as well as Honda, Nissan, BMW, and Hyundai, all of which have chosen to remain cautious about endorsing the declaration.
This summer, the European Commission proposed starting to enforce stricter bans on fossil-fuel vehicles by 2035, while also pledging to provide the necessary charging infrastructure requested by automakers. A statement from the UK government further noted that several companies, including food retailer Sainsbury’s, as well as numerous cities around the world, will also sign a joint declaration aimed at increasing the share of zero-emission vehicles.
Translated from Sina Auto
On the issue of completely "saying goodbye to gasoline cars," opinions vary among different companies.
2021-11-12
On the issue of completely "saying goodbye to gasoline-powered vehicles," opinions among different parties remain divided.
On November 10, the UK government announced in a statement from Glasgow that six global automotive giants have pledged on Wednesday to phase out the production of fossil-fuel-powered vehicles worldwide by 2040, as part of their commitment to achieving carbon neutrality. Volvo, Ford, General Motors, Daimler Mercedes-Benz, BYD, and Jaguar Land Rover Tata Motors stated they will sign the pledge during the climate talks in Glasgow, calling it the latest step toward helping curb global warming by mid-century.
Of course, opinions clearly remain divided—some key markets like China, the United States, and Germany have yet to sign on; meanwhile, sources familiar with the details of the commitment say that several automakers, including the two largest players, Toyota and Volkswagen, have also chosen to remain noncommittal. Interestingly, although the U.S. as a whole has not joined the pledge, major U.S. auto-buying states such as California and New York have already endorsed it. Joining California and New York is U.S. automaker General Motors, which proudly announced, "We’re proud to stand alongside other companies, governments, and civil society organizations in supporting the declaration to transition to 100% zero-emission vehicles by 2035." Meanwhile, another American automotive giant, Ford, has also confirmed its participation, stating, "This declaration can only succeed if everyone works together."
According to data from the International Energy Agency, cars, trucks, ships, buses, and airplanes account for approximately 25% of global carbon emissions—most of which come from road-based vehicles. As the host country of COP26, the UK announced that four new members, including New Zealand and Poland, are joining an alliance aimed at ensuring all new cars and commercial vehicles achieve zero emissions by 2040 or earlier.
A source in the automotive industry noted that some automakers are cautiously approaching this commitment, as signing it would require them to undertake a costly technological transformation. Another concerning factor is the apparent lack of similar commitments from governments—without robust government support, even if automakers fully shift their product lines to vehicles powered exclusively by electric or alternative technologies, the absence of essential charging infrastructure and a reliable power grid could still render the pledge impractical. This includes Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest automaker, as well as Honda, Nissan, BMW, and Hyundai, all of which have chosen to remain cautious about endorsing the declaration.
This summer, the European Commission proposed starting to enforce stricter bans on fossil-fuel vehicles by 2035, while also pledging to provide the necessary charging infrastructure requested by automakers. A statement from the UK government further noted that several companies, including food retailer Sainsbury’s, as well as numerous cities around the world, will also sign a joint declaration aimed at increasing the share of zero-emission vehicles.
Translated from Sina Auto
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