Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 16, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Stellantis claims EU's energy transition proposals for the auto industry are insufficient, lacking a roadmap for commercial vehicles and flexibility on 2030 targets.
MILAN, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Stellantis said on Tuesday the European Commission's proposals to support the auto industry's energy transition failed to address key challenges, including a roadmap for light commercial vehicles and flexibility on 2030 targets for passenger cars.
Europe's second largest carmaker welcomed plans to revise the 2035 carbon reduction target but said that, as currently proposed, they would "not support the production of affordable vehicles for the vast majority of customers."
"Unfortunately, the proposals do not meaningfully address the issues that the industry is facing right now," it said in a statement.
Stellantis added the EU package remained incomplete without a clear definition of local content for European vehicles.
(Reporting by Giulio Piovaccari, editing by Gianluca Semeraro)
Sustainability refers to the ability to maintain or improve certain essential processes or systems over time, ensuring that resources are used responsibly to meet current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own.
The automotive industry encompasses all companies and activities involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
Carbon reduction refers to efforts and strategies aimed at decreasing the amount of carbon dioxide emissions produced by human activities, particularly in relation to energy production and consumption.
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding treaties, and managing the day-to-day operations of the EU.
Energy transition refers to the global energy sector's shift from fossil-based systems of energy production and consumption to renewable energy sources, aimed at reducing environmental impact and enhancing sustainability.
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