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Originally Posted by V8 Fireworks
Why not? It's necessary given the electrification of the auto market in Europe. No more investment in antiquated ICE hot hatchbacks (or ICEs full stop), so TCR needs to follow the market. The organisers probably didn't expect such a quick transformation to reduced emissions (max. 60 g CO2/km fleet average by 2030) when the TCR regulations were drawn up 5 years ago or so, but it is what the European Union has decided is the way to go, so it is what it is. 
Where's the news on the eSupercars series?
Coincidentally this (and the popularity of SUVs) is one the reasons the Giulietta FWD is being dropped with no replacement and likewise the Giulia RWD. The Toenale compact SUV will be the last car on the old FWD platform of the Giulietta -- obviously being a SUV it's more saleable than the unfashionable Giulietta hatchback. While there will be no more cars at all on the old RWD platform (doesn't support electric).
These old FIAT platforms do not support electrification or hybridisation, so Alfa Romeo will need to roll out a new platform that supports EV and hybrids. |
For better or worse most companies have stopped ICE development BMW being the stand out exception.
https://www.autoweek.com/news/a36292...stion-engines/
I don't know where that leaves most countries outside of Europe who simply cannot support electric cars for any number of reasons and I reckon that ICE production is going to have to be continued for those markets. As for electric Supercars.... the penny is yet to drop.