Italy Says Europe's 2035 Gas-Engine Ban Is "Absurd"

Italian officials have criticized the European Union's plan to ban the sale of new gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles by 2035, calling it "absurd" and "unrealistic."

The Italian government argues that the ban will harm the country's auto industry and cost jobs. It also says that the EU is not doing enough to support the development of alternative fuels and technologies.

The European Union (EU) has proposed a ban on the sale of new gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles by 2035. The ban is part of the EU's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

Italy is one of several countries that have criticized the ban. Italian officials say that the ban will harm the country's auto industry and cost jobs. They also say that the EU is not doing enough to support the development of alternative fuels and technologies.

The Italian government has said that it will not support the ban unless the EU provides more support for the auto industry. The government has also said that it will consider legal action against the EU if the ban is implemented.

The EU has defended the ban, saying that it is necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. The EU has also said that it is providing support for the development of alternative fuels and technologies.

The ban is expected to be voted on by the European Parliament later this year. If the ban is approved, it will be implemented in 2035.