The European Union is planning to ban CO2-emitting vehicles from 2035. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/46045941

“We need a reality check. Otherwise we are heading at full speed against a wall,” Mercedes chief executive Ola Kaellenius told the Handelsblatt business daily of the 2035 goal, adding that Europe’s car market could “collapse” if it goes ahead.

  • Jo Miran@lemmy.mlEnglish
    12·
    7 months ago

    When I had my Sprinter van serviced, the dealer lent me one of their EVs so I could go grab lunch. That car was absolute dog shit. Everything about it felt cheap or half-assed. I am sorry but Mercedes EVs are completely outclassed by the Hyundai IONIQ line. At least BMW EVs still “feel” like BMWs.

      • Jo Miran@lemmy.mlEnglish
        1·
        7 months ago

        I drove the Mercedes last December, so I am pretty sure it was a 2025 model. Aesthetics aside, my criticism is of the build itself. On the other hand, the BMW i4 and iX (also 2025 models) feel solid.