ICE Machines Are Maintained In 2035, VW Boss: We Continue To Produce EVs

Volkswagen's car line "ID" series. (Doc. Volkswagen Group)

JAKARTA - Some time ago, the European Union had reached an agreement to maintain sales of internal fueled cars (ICE), but was required to use synthetic fuel or e-fuels.

This is of course getting a positive response from several manufacturers in Europe. Like Porsche, which supports ICE machines to be turned on in the future. However, the response is different from the company's fellow family, Volkswagen.

Reporting from Carscoops, Thursday, April 13, Volkswagen CEO Thomas Sch wayfer said that he described this as "unnecessary noise". That means, VW remains with the attitude that by 2035 it should switch to electrical energy.

"In my opinion, it's an unnecessary noise. For 2035, it's over (for the ICE engine). In 2033, we've finished (with internal combustion). For 2030, we plan that 80 percent of sales in Europe are cars with electric batteries," said Sch

VW CEO also confirmed that Porsche CEO Oliver Blume was not instrumental in encouraging Germany to change regulations regarding the EU's internal combustion engine. He also said that these e-fuels were not available to replace electric-powered cars.

"No, Blume doesn't play behind this (changed ICE EU regulations). I can guarantee it. Many are misguided about this (e-fuels). E-fuels have a role in the existing fleet, but will not replace EVs," concluded Sch

What Porsche is currently doing is also in line with what Schwefer said, namely investing in developing EVs. What's more, models like Tigers, Caymans, and Cayenne will become electric vehicles in the coming years.

Porsche is also targeting 80% of sales of the vehicle from EVs by 2030.