"EU to phase out combustion-engine cars by 2035, exempt e-fuels"

The EU has passed a law to ban the sale of vehicles running on CO2-emitting fuels by 2035, with the aim of curbing the bloc's CO2 emissions. Germany had delayed the law, but a compromise was reached allowing the sale of cars and vans running on climate-neutral e-fuels. The move has faced opposition from some member states and car manufacturers, who fear rising costs and heavy batteries for electric cars. Critics argue that e-fuels are expensive and energy-intensive, requiring about five times more renewable electricity than running a battery electric vehicle.