Adapting to change to survive is a principle attributed to Charles Darwin. And that is what the automotive industry in Europe has done. A spectacular technological evolution -or revolution- to face demanding anti-pollution regulations that aim at total decarbonisation, originally scheduled for 2035.
Fortunately, not only car manufacturers have been able to adapt, but also important automobile groups such as Quadis, the largest network of dealers and official workshops in Spain.
The Low Emission Zones, which have been applied since January in municipalities with more than 50,000 inhabitants (149 cities), already affect 53% of Spanish drivers. It is true that the application of this limitation to the most polluting cars is taking place gradually and at different speeds. But it is also true that we are facing a reality that conditions our mobility. First of all, if you have a combustion vehicle, you need the DGT label B or C to drive.
An extraordinary example of the technological capacity of car manufacturers in the European Union is the industrial effort made since 2020. Since then, the average emissions of vehicles sold by a brand cannot exceed 95 g/km of CO₂. A requirement that has accelerated the development of hybrid and, obviously, pure electric technologies.
It will be activated in 2025 and once again limits vehicle emissions. The difference is that there will no longer be CO₂ stockings in the manufacturers' ranges. That is, all new vehicles must respect a new maximum limit. Another challenge that the automotive industry must face.
The EU intends that from 2035 100% of the vehicles sold in Europe are solely electric. Pending approval, some countries such as Germany or Italy have requested a review, or postponement, of this ban. In any case, the electric car is here to stay and the path outlined by the European Parliament is unlikely to change.
To respond to this situation, Quadis offers, through its official dealers, valid mobility solutions in line with current EU regulations and local administrations: conventional hybrid cars, plug-in hybrids, 100% electric vehicles and also , motorcycles and electric scooters. Given the logical uncertainty that this situation generates, not always well explained by the Ministry of Industry or the local administration itself, Quadis makes qualified personnel available to the user to answer the logical questions that arise during the purchase process.
On the other hand, Quadis has official dealerships for Audi, Citroën, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Land Rover, Jaguar, Maserati, Mercedes, MG, Nissan, Peugeot, Skoda, Smart and Volkswagen. Each and every one of these brands has solutions to be able to circulate in an ecological, clean and respectful way with the environment. And respecting the rules.
There is plenty to choose from and it will be hard not to find an electrified vehicle to suit our needs, be it compact cars, conventional sedans or the popular SUVs.
