The debate has just started, but the countries that are working to make all this happen are constantly growing.
This is not an isolated initiative, especially for Europe, where anti-pollution regulations are way more strict than anywhere else in the world.
Many states are already considering to start the process that is going to lead to a farewell to internal combustion engines.
This is the long-term plan that the Old Continent and other countries around the world are trying to put into effect.
Countries
Estimated year to stop endothermic engines
![](https://www.chargecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Norway.png)
2025
![](https://www.chargecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Nederland.png)
2025
![](https://www.chargecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Danemark.png)
2030
![](https://www.chargecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Sveden.png)
2030
![](https://www.chargecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Germany.png)
2030
![](https://www.chargecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Ireland.png)
2035
![](https://www.chargecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Belgium.png)
2035
![](https://www.chargecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/UK.png)
2035
![](https://www.chargecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Spain.png)
2040
![](https://www.chargecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Austria.png)
2040
![](https://www.chargecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FRance.png)
2040
Let’s all embrace this new era in the most productive way and we will build a better and more sustainable future for our world.