# European automotive industry strategic shifts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-automotive-industry-strategic-shifts > Updated: 2026-08-07T22:53:49.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. European automotive manufacturers are adjusting their technological and strategic approaches in response to market demands and supply chain vulnerabilities. A joint venture involving Renault, Geely, and Repsol recently tested a Dacia Duster prototype utilizing renewable bio-fuel, which achieved significantly low fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions. This development occurs amid warnings from a Deloitte study regarding Europe's strategic vulnerability; the report indicates that reliance on Asian battery cell suppliers could significantly erode automotive profits and added value across the continent. In response to shifting market trends, Peugeot has moved away from its goal of an exclusively electric lineup by 2030, opting instead for a multi-energy strategy that includes internal combustion and hybrid models. Concurrently, Dacia is pivoting toward affordability within the electric vehicle sector, focusing on producing new electric models within Europe to maintain price competitiveness. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: Peugeot and Dacia adjust electric vehicle strategies Peugeot and Dacia are shifting toward multi-energy strategies, balancing electric vehicle rollouts with hybrid and combustion models to meet market demand and maintain affordability. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peugeot-and-dacia-adjust-electric-vehicle-strategies ### 2026-08-05: European car industry trials ultra‑efficient Dacia prototype as battery supply cuts profits A Renault‑Geely‑Repsol Dacia Duster prototype hit 3.3 L/100 km using bio‑fuel, while a Deloitte study warns European car makers could lose up to €150 bn by 2030 due to dependence on Asian battery supplies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-car-industry-trials-ultraefficient-dacia-prototype-as-battery-supply-cuts-profits --- Cite as: European automotive industry strategic shifts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-automotive-industry-strategic-shifts