Volvo insists on banning ICE cars by 2035

Like most of its peers, Volvo Cars has recently reviewed its electrification strategy to prioritize hybrids and tone down EV production plans. It is now saying it was a temporary setback.

According to Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan, the company simply had to respond to the feedback from its customers, who were interested in a more gradual adoption of EVs. Even as it did so, Volvo remained committed to the idea of banning all ICE cars in the EU by 2035.

Speaking in a recent interview, Rowan emphasized that all-electric cars were crucial in reducing harmful emissions. As such, their mandatory adoption in Europe may make sense despite increasing protests.