Stellantis CEO deems the prohibition of electric vehicle sales by 2035 as "impractical"
Automaker Leader Questions EU's Ban on Thermal Vehicles
In an interview with Les Echos on September 6, 2020, the new leader of the world's fourth-largest automaker expressed concerns about the EU's ban on the sale of thermal vehicles by 2035. Antonio Filosa, who was appointed unanimously by the board on May 28, 2025, and took office on June 23, 2025, has been in his position for ten weeks.
Filosa, a longtime executive who previously led Stellantis operations in North and South America, believes that the EU's target of a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030 is not realistic as defined. He also questions the ban on the sale of thermal vehicles by 2035, stating that it may be unrealistic as defined.
These statements come just hours before the opening of the Munich Motor Show, scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2020, and to be opened by Ursula von der Leyen. Filosa will be attending the event, where he is expected to advocate for a more flexible approach to the transition to electric vehicles and decarbonization.
The new leader of the automaker, whose identity remains undisclosed, is seeking flexibilities in the timeline for the ban on the sale of thermal vehicles. He believes in maintaining industrial activity while contributing to decarbonization and is advocating for a balanced approach to decarbonization and industrial activity.
The world's fourth-largest automaker's new leader has expressed doubts about the ban on the sale of thermal vehicles by 2035, stating that it may be challenging for the industry to adapt to such a rapid transition. He is advocating for a reconsideration of the EU's targets and ban on thermal vehicles, with a more flexible approach to the transition to electric vehicles.
The Munich Motor Show is an important event for the automotive industry, and Filosa's statements are likely to generate significant discussion and debate among industry leaders and policymakers. The opening of the show by Ursula von der Leyen is expected to provide an opportunity for Filosa to voice his concerns and advocate for a more flexible approach to the transition to electric vehicles and decarbonization.
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