The standard has yet to be approved by European countries and the European Parliament plenary
The negotiating teams of the European Parliament and the European Council reached an agreement in principle on Thursday evening that opens the door to ban the sale of combustion and hybrid vehicles in the European Union from 2035. The rule proposed by Brussels provides for a gradual adjustment to the zero emissions target, which the bloc aims to achieve by 2050. The text still has to be approved by the Member States and the plenary of the European Parliament.
The EU wants to advance its climate targets, which aim to reduce at least 55% of the continent’s emissions by 2030. Transport is responsible for a third of the block’s carbon dioxide emissions, demonstrating the importance of reducing environmental impact.
“This agreement sends a strong signal to the industry and to users,” said European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans, who hopes this standard will boost the production and sale of electric cars. During the negotiations, several countries expressed their disagreement with the standard, including Germany, the largest car manufacturer in the EU. Also Italy, where luxury car companies have a large weight in the market.
The new rule provides for a derogation until the end of 2035 for manufacturers that produce no more than 10,000 cars or 22,000 vans per year. Those who don’t make it to 1,000 are exempt from this rule.
Brussels will monitor progress and will make an assessment in 2026, taking into account the technological advances available to vehicle manufacturers. If necessary, it adjusts milestones to meet your climate goals.
Source: La Verdad
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