An electrifying time for the combustion engine, reveals Powertrain Detroit

From an era of ZEV, BEV and PHEV credits, to subsidies for diesels and tax incentives for ‘low’ CO2 emissions, the world’s major vehicle markets are moving very quickly to serious threats of bans on diesel and gasoline engines.

Clearly, the influence of policy and regulation on vehicle manufacturers’ powertrain strategies, and on customer buying habits, is considerable – and potentially final.