Electric cars in need: Austria's vehicle industry in front of billions of bills!

Electric cars in need: Austria's vehicle industry in front of billions of bills!

The Austrian vehicle industry is oppressive: In 2024, the sales of electric cars remained significantly behind expectations. "For the vehicle manufacturers all over Europe, including Austria, the lack of CO2 goals means potential penalty payments in billions," warns Hans-Jörg Tutner, the deputy chairman of the specialist association of the vehicle industry in the Austria Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ). This Situation requires more realistic CO2 goals and a implementable plan for decarbonizing the industry. Tutner emphasizes that the transformation of the automotive industry must not be further difficult by penalties. According to Tutner, the Austrian vehicle industry, with over 36,000 employees and an export quota of 84 percent, is one of the main pillars of the domestic economy, with a production volume of more than 18 billion euros annually, such as vehicle industry.at reports.

urgent need for action required

The WKÖ and vehicle importers also call for political impulses to overcome the critical phase of the industry. Tutner and guys call for urgent measures because the automotive industry faces a crucial turn. In order to master the challenges of decarbonization, clearly defined instructions for politics are essential. The appeal to the future federal government for creating cheap framework conditions seems more than ever to keep the Austrian vehicle industry on course, as is underlined in the assessment of the pressure to perform on the entire European vehicle manufacturer. The specialist association therefore calls for a market -friendly solution to meet the requirements of the industry, which could significantly influence future competitiveness.