US EditionEU Member States Weaken Proposal Setting New Emission Standards for Cars and Vans
- EU member countries have adopted a watered-down deal on curbing car emissions, which is less ambitious than the plan proposed by the European Commission.
- The decision has drawn mixed reactions, with the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association cautiously welcoming it, while clean transport advocates consider it a disappointment.
- The deal leaves the Euro 6 norms on emissions and test limits for personal cars and light utility vehicles unchanged, but it does call for a tighter threshold on heavy vehicles.
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European Union member states weaken proposal to lower vehicle emissions
European Union member countries have watered down a proposal by the bloc's executive arm aimed at lowering vehicle emissions. The European Commission had proposed last year updated pollution standards for new combustion engine vehicles that are expected to remain on European roads well after the 27-nation bloc bans their sale in 2035, with the aim of lowering emissions from tailpipes, brakes and tires. The Commission hoped that new guidelines wo…
EU member states weaken proposal setting new emission standards for cars and vans
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union member countries have watered down a proposal by the bloc’s executive arm aimed at lowering vehicle emissions. The European Commission had proposed last year updated pollution standards for new combustion engine vehicles that are expected to remain on European roads well after the 27-nation bloc bans their sale in 2035. The aim was to lower emissions from tailpipes, brakes and t…
EU countries vote to weaken next car emissions norm
BRUSSELS: EU member countries on Monday (Sep 25) adopted a watered-down deal on curbing car emissions, after auto manufacturers complained stricter measures could undermine electric vehicle investments. Led by France and Italy, the 27 nations voted for a less ambitious plan than the one put forward by the
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