Ride-hailing giant Uber is urging the European Union to implement a ban on internal combustion engine cars for corporate fleets by 2030. The company is also calling for mandatory targets to increase the production and adoption of electric vehicles in the European market. According to Uber, corporate fleets are responsible for a significant portion of new car emissions, making electrification a key factor in meeting the EU’s net-zero targets by 2050. The company is proposing a 100% electrification target by 2035 to accelerate the transition.
Anabel Diaz, Uber’s Vice President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, emphasized the need for consistent policies and incentives to support the shift to electric vehicles. Uber is also urging the EU to provide affordable charging infrastructure and reduce the cost of transitioning to EVs for drivers. The company highlighted successful initiatives in cities like Amsterdam and Lisbon, where subsidies and incentives have increased the adoption of electric vehicles.
Despite the EU legislation that requires all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035, there has been pushback from some European leaders. Italian officials have criticized the implementation of this law, citing concerns over the collapse of the electric vehicle market and the crisis facing European carmakers. Industry stakeholders, including battery manufacturers and power companies, have also expressed support for maintaining the ban on combustion cars beyond 2035.
Uber’s call for a ban on internal combustion engine cars in corporate fleets and increased targets for electric vehicle production aligns with the EU’s efforts to reduce emissions and accelerate the transition to cleaner transportation. The company’s proposal aims to drive meaningful change in the European market and support the EU’s climate goals.
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