It recently it became known that Audi CEO Markus Duesmann believes that the transition to standard Euro 7 should be postponed indefinitely, because no ;Gives automakers plenty of time to prepare. Recall that its adoption is scheduled for mid-2025 .
Note that any automaker will have to re-certify all components and assemblies of their models when switching to Euro-7, and ;it requires not only time, but and additional funds. In addition, the development of new catalysts and filters will be required. Obviously, manufacturers do not want to lose profits and will shift these costs to customers.
In turn, the head of the Skoda brand, Martin Jan the other day, said that the brand will have to close the plant if the Euro 7 standard is adopted in its current form. He noted that in in this case, the brand will refuse to release the Fabia, Scala and Kamiq.