{"id":1459728,"date":"2024-02-28T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/news\/?p=1459728"},"modified":"2024-02-28T09:15:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T14:15:00","slug":"eu-considers-banning-repairs-on-ice-vehicles-more-than-15-years-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/news\/eu-considers-banning-repairs-on-ice-vehicles-more-than-15-years-old\/1459728\/","title":{"rendered":"EU Considers Banning Repairs On ICE Vehicles More Than 15 Years Old"},"content":{"rendered":"

EU Considers Banning Repairs On ICE Vehicles More Than 15 Years Old<\/span><\/p>\n

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Just when you thought the EV lunacy had reached so much of a peak that obvious industry backlash<\/a> was taking place, think again: because the\u00a0European Commission is here to prove you otherwise.<\/p>\n

And how do they plan on doing that? According to Wheels Alive<\/a>, a UK automobile publication, the EU is considering banning repairs on vehicles that are more than 15 years old.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The proposed measure, put forward by the European Commission and pending ratification, seeks to gradually eliminate older, high-emission vehicles to promote the adoption of greener alternatives. This pending legislation, which requires the green light from both the European Parliament and the Council, introduces the concept of a ‘residual vehicle’.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just for perspective, this means vehicles that were manufactured in 2009 or before wouldn’t be considered for major repairs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ initiative aims for a 55% cut in transport emissions by 2030 from 1990 levels and zero direct emissions by 2050, including a 2035 ban on new combustion engine vehicles, with exceptions for future synthetic fuels.<\/p>\n

This is what a car built 15 years ago looks like.<\/a><\/p>\n

Despite these goals, the adoption of low or zero-emission vehicles across the EU is uneven, with some countries like Spain seeing average vehicle ages over 14 years, and over 47% of vehicles older than 15 years, reflecting a broader trend across Europe.<\/p>\n

The European Commission proposes to tackle this by targeting the longevity of cars, introducing draft regulations to redefine waste management for end-of-life vehicles to encourage recycling and a circular economy.<\/p>\n

Despite concerns, the regulation aims to identify vehicles beyond repair due to significant damage or when repair costs exceed market value, without barring necessary repairs or replacements for standard cars.<\/p>\n

This has sparked debate regarding its effect on the automotive repair industry and the fate of classic cars, underlining the complexities of balancing environmental goals with economic and cultural considerations.<\/p>\n

Hilariously enough, the EU didn’t provide information on where the average person is supposed to get the funds to just ‘throw away’ their old vehicle and start over with a brand new one. And with the non-stop printing of cash worldwide and inflation running rampant, it’s more difficult than ever to do so.<\/p>\n

Could this be another step in the ‘you’ll own nothing and like it’ playbook?<\/p>\n

Jeez. Just when you thought the globalists couldn’t micromanage a single industry or tell you what you can and can’t own any further…<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Tyler Durden<\/a><\/span>
\nWed, 02\/28\/2024 – 04:15<\/span><\/p>\n

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