European Lawmakers Push to Weaken Car CO2 Emissions Targets
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On Wednesday 4 November, the environment committee decided to lower the threshold for cars polluting CO2 by up to 87.5%. A setback compared to the 2022 vote which endorsed 100% electric, even though this energy is attracting more and more motorists.
Withdrawal of the drastic emission reduction target by 100% in 2035 is getting closer and closer to becoming a reality, as more and more EU institutions accept this solution that would protect the car industry. A European Parliament committee has now voted for a relaxation of emissions targets.
The reversal marks an impressive political change from 2023, when the EU agreed to effectively stop the sale of new cars on petrol and diesel by 2035. Today's vote to provide car manufacturers with more flexibility comes from strong pressure from the car sector and EU governments. Parliamentarians supported the [...]
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The position proposes to reduce from 100% to 87.5% the target of reducing the average CO2 emissions of the new passenger cars set
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