Six European Union countries have called on the European Commission to reconsider the impending 2035 ban on internal combustion engine cars. The request comes as the EU prepares to unveil a new automotive package next week.

In a joint letter seen by Reuters, the prime ministers of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Poland, and Slovakia urged the Commission to permit the sale of hybrid vehicles and other technologies that may help achieve emissions reduction goals. They also advocated for the inclusion of low-carbon and renewable fuels in the emissions reduction plan.

The European Commission's upcoming package aims to provide support for European automakers by potentially revising the effective ban set for 2035. While the package is scheduled for release on December 10, there's

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