And electric sports cars? Italy opposed the decision of the European Parliament –

Italian luxury car industry, motorcycle valley, The area around the city of Bologna. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Ducati. Say a luxury brand, it was probably made there. of the Motor Valley Before the European decision, he lobbied vigorously for an exception to the rules.

To some extent, this worked: Brands that produced fewer than 10,000 vehicles a year were given an extra year to ban internal combustion engines. In addition, they do not have to comply with the interim deadlines set by the European Parliament in 2025 and 2030.

But car manufacturers are not satisfied. He fears that electric cars have fewer parts and therefore less labor to assemble. Motor Valley Job loss. The industry includes not only car manufacturers, but also smaller companies that produce parts. In total there are more than 16,000 and they employ 90,000 people.

For that reason, the Italian government is also against the plans. Last week, Prime Minister Draghi signed a document calling for a longer transition period to “avoid disproportionate and unnecessary costs to the auto industry and consumers”. According to Draghi, the fact that the new rules apply to luxury cars “will negatively affect the employment and innovation potential of small manufacturers”.

Maserati ready

Not all manufacturers agree. They are delighted to show the production hall of the MC20 hybrid models at Maserati and are confidently looking forward to the launch of the first electric sports cars next year. “It has 1200 horsepower and the batteries are positioned to have exactly the same performance and weight distribution as in a car with an internal combustion engine,” says manager Francesco Tonon.

Tonon points out that his brand has not cooperated with the lobby. Motorcycle Valley. “Five years ago we knew it was only a matter of time before we had to switch, and we were all for it. Meeting European deadlines depends on when a brand initiates the transition.”

And there is certainly a market for luxury electric sports cars, according to Tonon. “There are clear benefits for the customer. Both performance and the ability to make a sustainable choice. This is a big trend in luxury.”

time to win

Ferrari fan Francesco Barone sees the future less rosy. “I definitely think the world should be greener, but it shouldn’t start with sports cars. These cars represent such a small part of the production and drive so few kilometers per year that I don’t think there are any green luxury cars in circulation. planet.”

The European heads of government are expected to approve the decision of the European Parliament in the autumn. Barone hopes the Italian government can buy some time.

Whether he will buy an electric Ferrari is difficult to say. ‘I say no now. But the future will come. Maybe I have a petrol engine in my garage and an electric one that will fit.”

Source: NOS

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