# Germany maps out fossil fuel exit, backing EVs and heat pumps

https://mins.news/en/item/70904

- Reuters, 2026-09-23 15:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/germany-maps-out-fossil-fuel-exit-backing-evs-heat-pumps-2026-09-23/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab3f40429ff15000114e0bf

> Germany’s cabinet approved a roadmap on Wednesday to phase out coal, oil and gas by 2045, reaffirming a climate strategy centered on electrification. The move comes despite a minister’s call for greater flexibility on cars, heating and carbon pricing.

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