EU Eases 2035 Emissions Ban, Affects Automakers

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European officials changed a rule for car sales in 2035. They eased the ban on cars with regular engines.

The new plan allows some cars to still have combustion engines. These cars must use special fuels or cleaner materials.

Car makers and countries asked for this rule change. They worried about jobs and car charging stations.

Environmental groups worry this change will slow electric cars. They say Europe needs to catch up with Chinese carmakers.

In the US, fuel rules for cars are also changing. California tried to ban gas cars but Congress stopped it.

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What rule did European officials change for car sales in 2035?

They eased the ban on cars with regular engines.

What must cars with combustion engines use under the new plan?

These cars must use special fuels or cleaner materials.

Why did car makers and countries ask for the rule change?

They worried about jobs and car charging stations.

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