According to Bloomberg, Volkswagen Group Chairman Hans Dieter Pötsch urged the European Union to revise its emission targets and provide clear information for the automotive industry.
, Hans Dieter Pötsch .
Photo source: Volkswagen Group,Pötsch said policymakers have set ambitious climate goals but have not yet fully considered the measures needed to achieve them.
Pötsch believes goals must be set “based on reality” and give industry more time.
“Electric vehicles are the future of personal mobility, but I must emphasize that politicians have set goals for the industry without the necessary infrastructure and without considering whether consumers are willing to participate.
“, On September 10, Volkswagen Group canceled 30-year-old employment guarantee measures in Germany.
In addition, the company warned last week that it may have to close its factory in Germany for the first time.
Pötsch revealed that negotiations between Volkswagen Group and labor representatives and unions may last until the end of the year.
“In this process, it is very important to convince everyone that structural reforms are inevitable.
” Pötsch pointed out that the EU “must now create the conditions for the success of electric vehicles in terms of power grids, charging, raw materials, vehicles and investment.
” Pötsch believes that electric vehicles will become mainstream, but it will take more time.
, According to Pötsch, the automotive industry needs “innovative, competitive products and strong cooperation at the political, commercial and social levels”,”other regions are setting an example for us”, and “protectionism and isolation will not help.
” Renault CEO Luca de Meo agreed and suggested that (European) automakers cooperate with Chinese companies and learn from them.
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