Is the era of the fuel engine drawing to a close? Not according to Bosch’s CEO, who believes they’ll maintain relevance for quite some time.
In Europe, there’s a notable shift towards phasing out conventional fuel engines in new cars. By 2035, the sale of new cars emitting direct emissions will cease, effectively signaling the end of new fuel-powered vehicles.
While synthetic fuels offer an exception, the impact they’ll have remains uncertain. Nonetheless, Bosch’s CEO, Stefan Hartung, doesn’t foresee the fuel engine’s swift demise post-2035.
Hartung predicts that combustion engines will endure for another 30 to 35 years, until the global vehicle fleet fully transitions to electric.
He observes varying stages of electric vehicle adoption worldwide, emphasizing the ongoing importance for the German automotive industry to maintain focus on fuel engines to cater to international markets.
While he supports the EU’s 2035 target, Hartung highlights the significance of considering numerous other markets. Notably, he acknowledges temporary exemptions for sectors like agricultural machinery.