It will also explore synthetic fuels.
The European Commission proposed last year a 55% reduction in CO2 emissions for cars by 2030, compared to 2021 levels in Europe, and a complete ban on all combustion engines starting in 2035. Although none of these rules have yet been signed, it is likely that the time is ripe for the old fossil-burning engine. However, some automakers still believe in the ICE and Lamborghini is one of them.
Stephan Winkelmann (the CEO of supercar manufacturer) spoke to the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag recently and said that he would like to see his company keep the combustion engine going after the decade ends. Although it may seem impossible today, Winkelmann has a plan. Lambo’s CEO stated that after hybridization, it would be possible to offer vehicles with internal combustion engines beyond 2030. One possibility is to use synthetic fuels to keep combustion engine engines alive. Winkelmann stated in an interview that he wanted to keep the combustion engine in good condition for as long as is possible. Lamborghini has just announced that it will launch its first fully electric model in 2028. It will be quite different from anything we have seen so far. It will most likely be a 2+2 high-riding machine. This model will be available in the later stages of development later this year. A prototype of the production model will be released once the final concept and design philosophy are settled. The company will also release its last pure combustion engine long before the Lambo EV is released. You have until the end to purchase a Lamborghini new model without an electric motor. The automaker will then move to hybrid powertrains.