On December 10, individuals with inside knowledge of the situation revealed that, in view of the EU's potential backtracking on its proposed ban of internal combustion engine technology, a number of European automakers and their suppliers are gearing up to prolong the service life of internal combustion engine vehicles. Parts producers have received instructions to prepare for the ongoing sales of non-electric vehicle models in the European market beyond 2035. These sources disclosed that manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and BMW are intending to keep engine-powered vehicles on the market for an extended period. Owing to the uneven speed of the shift towards electric vehicles and intensifying competition, numerous European manufacturers are grappling with overcapacity problems. This situation has spurred industry and government representatives, including those from Germany and France, to advocate for a reevaluation of the EU's original plan, which was designed to effectively prohibit the sale of new vehicles emitting tailpipe pollutants by 2035.