Top executives from the automotive industry have already expressed their fears the planned Euro 7 emissions regulations could spell the end of the combustion-powered small car segment. Just recently, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares went even further by saying the stricter parameters are “useless” and will have a negative effect on the industry, which is still struggling to produce affordable small electric cars to replace their combustion-powered predecessors.
The Euro 7 regulations are expected to become effective in July 2025, though their final form and nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide levels are not confirmed yet. In October last year, however, it was reported “a final review has been made” on the new rules based on “the current geopolitical and economic circumstances.” But, again, nothing has been officially announced yet.
