Every week until the first round of the presidential election, L’argus details the proposals of the main candidates concerning the automotive sector. Emmanuel Macron, the outgoing President, wants to safeguard French industry without hurting consumers who lack the means.
“Open more battery factories”
The current tenant of the Elysée is happily taking advantage of his experience in finance to consolidate his position in industry. Bruno Le Maire, on the same wavelength, explains that he wants ” relocate and open more battery factories “. The goal? ” Produce in France nearly 2 million electric vehicles each year by 2030 “. The Minister specifies that it is necessary keep value at home » and today, this essentially involves two things: these famous energy accumulators and all the computer equipment that surrounds modern cars.
In addition to ” leave the choice of technology to manufacturers “, the party wants” lower production taxes and support sectors affected by electrification “. Foundries, lathes, garages: trades that will be supported and accompanied, says the party.
An ecological bonus preserved?
Regarding individuals, Bruno Le Maire returns to the famous ecological bonus of €6,000. He would like the maintain as long as possible », just like the conversion bonus. A measurement amplified by the proposal to create a social leasing », resumption of the Socialist Party. On a selection of criteria, the State would pay part of the rent so that it does not exceed 100 €.
The issue of charging stations was quickly addressed without leading to concrete measures. And if things do not progress as quickly as expected, Ensemble Citoyens does not rule out a Rendez-vous clause in 2028. This seems very likely as manufacturers are struggling to meet deadlines, impacted by the Ukrainian crisis and the shortage of semiconductors.
Timorous on the question of fuel
A few weeks ago, Emmanuel Macron made a unique statement on fuel. From 1er April 2022, all French people will benefit from a discount of 15 cts per liter of fuel for a period of 4 months. But Jean Castex, who spoke on March 22, announced that he wanted to go further. He would like a second entry key for those of our fellow citizens whose incomes are low, in other words a more targeted device for those who do not earn much and for those who drive a lot ». A measure directly indexed to the price of fuel which strangely resembles the fuel check, already used by Macron a few months ago.
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