EU countries agree to relax car CO2 emissions targets
The European Commission is proposing allowing carmakers to meet the targets based on their average emissions over 2025-2027, rather than just this year
08 May 2025 - 10:08
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Following heavy lobbying, the European Commission proposed allowing carmakers to meet the targets based on their average emissions over the period 2025-2027, rather than just this year.
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EU governments have agreed to softer EU CO2 emissions targets for cars and vans that will to allow carmakers more time to comply and should reduce potential fines.
Why it’s important
European car manufacturers warned existing targets to be met this year could result in fines of up to €15bn (R309.3bn), given that the goals rely on selling more electric vehicles, a segment where they lag Chinese and US rivals.
After heavy lobbying, the European Commission proposed allowing carmakers to meet the targets based on their average emissions over the period 2025-2027, rather than just this year.
Context
The proposed change requires approval from the European Parliament and the Council, the grouping of EU members.
The parliament is expected to approve the adjustment in a vote on Thursday after agreeing to fast-track the process.
Support our award-winning journalism. The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers.
EU countries agree to relax car CO2 emissions targets
The European Commission is proposing allowing carmakers to meet the targets based on their average emissions over 2025-2027, rather than just this year
EU governments have agreed to softer EU CO2 emissions targets for cars and vans that will to allow carmakers more time to comply and should reduce potential fines.
Why it’s important
European car manufacturers warned existing targets to be met this year could result in fines of up to €15bn (R309.3bn), given that the goals rely on selling more electric vehicles, a segment where they lag Chinese and US rivals.
After heavy lobbying, the European Commission proposed allowing carmakers to meet the targets based on their average emissions over the period 2025-2027, rather than just this year.
Context
The proposed change requires approval from the European Parliament and the Council, the grouping of EU members.
The parliament is expected to approve the adjustment in a vote on Thursday after agreeing to fast-track the process.
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