This seems like the world upside down…
While Europe is clear that the manufacture of combustion vehicles must be prohibited (and wants this to become effective in 2035), there is a country that values the opposite: Switzerland is considering reducing the use of electric cars.
The positions of countries, manufacturers and companies regarding the future of mobility are very varied. Spain has joined Accelerate to Zero, a coalition formed during COP27 to support that by 2035 vehicles powered by diesel or gasoline cannot be manufactured.
At the opposite extreme, what has historically been the paradise of electric cars is considering withdrawing tax benefits (they do not pay VAT or registration tax) and creating a new tax based on weight, something that will especially penalize plug-in cars ( due to overweight batteries).
The country that considers restricting the use of electric cars
According to local media, the Swiss government is evaluating different options that allow them to be prepared in the event of an energy crisis.
It seems that the country’s decision makers fear that if electricity becomes scarce, electric vehicles will be a reason for excessive demand.
Apparently there are several options on the table but one of the most valued and best is to reduce the use of electric cars for absolutely necessary trips such as professional practice, shopping, doctor visits, attendance at religious events, judicial appointments. …
Other measures collected by local media speak of limiting the temperature of the water in washing machines to 40 degrees or prohibiting the use of gadgets such as leaf blowers, heaters… Regarding the media, it is valued to prohibit the transmission of content in high definition so as not to consume so many resources.
