According to Sawyer Merritt, the European Union is abandoning its full combustion engine ban after 9 months of pressure from legacy automakers, shifting instead to a 90% reduction in tailpipe emissions by 2035. This regulatory pivot opens significant business opportunities for AI companies specializing in emissions monitoring, low-carbon fuel optimization, and supply chain automation for locally produced green steel. AI-powered platforms are expected to be crucial for automakers as they adapt to new compliance requirements, enabling real-time emissions tracking and intelligent material sourcing to meet EU mandates (Source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter).