# Eco-Friendly Car Production Honda Announced It Will No Longer Sell Diesel-Powered Cars in Europe By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-09-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-powered-cars References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/9/honda-stop-selling-diesel-europe-2021) & [honda](https://www.honda.com/) [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fcevs) has announced that it will no longer sell diesel-powered cars in European markets by the year 2021. The announcement is part of the new direction that Honda will take, where it will only sell [electric vehicles or hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-prelude) in Europe by 2025. Honda's new direction will be in accordance with the [European Union's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-meters1) direction to drastically reduce C02 emissions. The company also stated that will produce a its E concept car in Europe in the future. The car was recently displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show, where it was labeled a concept car but the car will be produced to cater to European markets. Honda's decision to no longer sell diesel-powered cars will help the company adjust to the new regulations in the region. As well as cater to environmentally conscious consumers. Image Credit: Honda ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Vehicle Adoption:** Honda's decision to only sell electric vehicles or hybrids in Europe by 2025 highlights the growing trend of electric vehicle adoption in the automotive industry. - **Transition to Sustainable Manufacturing:** Honda's commitment to no longer sell diesel-powered cars in Europe represents a broader trend of industries transitioning towards more sustainable manufacturing practices. - **Eu's CO2 Reduction Initiatives:** Honda aligning its car production strategy with the European Union's direction to reduce CO2 emissions showcases the trend of companies adapting to and supporting environmental initiatives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry is grappling with the disruptive innovation opportunity of shifting towards more sustainable and environmentally-friendly car production methods. - **Electric Vehicles:** The electric vehicle industry stands to benefit from Honda's commitment to only sell electric vehicles or hybrids in Europe, as it further drives the adoption and demand for electric vehicles. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry has an opportunity to embrace sustainable practices and adapt their production processes to meet the changing demands for environmentally-friendly goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [American FCEVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fcevs.md) - [Gas-Powered Vehicle Discontinuations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat.md) - [Efficient Dual-Motor Hybrid Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-civic-ehev.md) - [Nature-Inspired Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prologue.md) - [EV Automobile Re-Brandings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripeddown-logo.md) - [Electric Vehicle Production Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-ev.md) - [Chinese EV Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-en.md) - [Japanese Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-flagship.md) - [Collaborative Electric Vehicle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-initiative.md)