The German Green Party faction in the Bundestag has expressed broad support for a proposed ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for rental companies and corporate fleets, potentially starting as early as 2030. Julia Verlinden, Vice-Faction Leader, told newspapers of the Funke-Mediengruppe that the fleet emission limits and the planned end to ICE vehicles by 2035 are crucial for climate protection and to provide planning certainty for both manufacturers and consumers.
Verlinden emphasized the need for a continuous reduction in the share of fossil fuel-powered vehicles to meet European climate targets. She urged the EU and the German government to develop additional effective climate protection measures, which the Green Party will carefully evaluate. Verlinden also called on EU member states to create the necessary framework for a comprehensive charging infrastructure.
According to reports from “Bild am Sonntag” the EU Commission is considering a ban on ICE vehicles for rental companies and corporate fleets from 2030 onwards. Sources within the EU suggest this measure would affect roughly 60 percent of new vehicle registrations, with the remaining portion reserved for private customers. Last year, a total of 10.6 million vehicles were sold across the European Union.