After the EU proposed a ban on the production of cars with internal combustion engines (ICE) by 2035, the first opponents of such a proposal emerged. The Czech Republic opposes the ICE ban, although most countries are announcing the dates for the introduction of a ban on the sale of new cars powered by fossil fuels.

“We will not agree with the introduction of a ban on the sale of cars on fossil fuels. That is not possible. We cannot agree with what the green fanatics are planning in the European Parliament,” Czech Prime Minister Babis told local media iDnes.

The Czech Republic is very dependent on the car industry. The car industry currently accounts for a third of the Czech economy. Škoda, Toyota and Hyundai are the largest car manufacturers in the country. With a population of 10 million and the number of cars produced, the Czech Republic is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world.

The Czech Republic will take over the presidency of the European Union from the second half of 2022, and then the ban proposal will be one of the priorities. The Czech Prime Minister added that they will support the implementation of infrastructure for electric vehicles, but will not encourage the production of electric vehicles, reports Auto News.

Source: Auto News