Just a few days ago, Audi announced plans to continue the production of gas -working cars for a longer period of time, and now its competitor for a long time, Mercedes says the same. Honcho Ola Källenius President admitted that the Stetgart car manufacturer was to “correct the course” and retain the internal combustion engines for a longer period than planned at first. As an activation, the company announced a few years ago that it aims to fully go “as market conditions allow” early in 2030.
The President of Mercedes and CEO of the German magazine said Auto Motor und Sport “High -tech combustion engines will last longer than we originally expected.” Although he did not provide an accurate time schedule, he referred to the gas strategy and the double electrical mass as the best solution given the EV adoption is slower than expected: “In the current situation, I think the most rational way is the well -known manufacturer to do it and does not neglect any technology.”
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The car manufacturers that have declined from EV goals previously led to a false belief about a general decrease in the electric car market. Although it is correct that some companies are struggling, including Mercedes, which reported a 23 % decrease in 2024, the total part grows. the International Energy Agency Ev sales reports jumped by more than 25 % last year, and reached 17 million cars.
In addition, Bloombergne Outlook for annual electric cars, which was published only yesterday, expects project sales of spatial hybrid and electric cars by 25 % this year compared to 2024, and reaches about 22 million units. It also expects, China will explain the lion’s share, with nearly two -thirds of PHEV and EV sales, according to the same study.
As with BMW and Audi competitors, China remains the largest market for Mercedes, although its sales decreased by 7 % last year to 683,600 cars and electricity. When talking about it, Källenius claims the Chinese buyers “Don’t only use their cars to reach a to B. For many, it’s also a second living room.” This intense dependence on screens may be explained in modern models that wear a three -point star.
The luxury trio in Germany will continue to provide a combination of combustion and electric cars in the thirties of the twentieth century, which attracts both camps. It is still unclear what will happen in the countries that follow the European Union regulations, which will prohibit car manufacturers from the middle of the next decade from selling new vehicles from which harmful pollutants are emitted. Some car companies are likely to hope to obtain a delay in the ban, but the European Union does not show any signs of decline.
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