EU to ease zero-emissions requirements for new cars by 2035

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Brussels, December 16 (Xinhua) — The European Commission said on Tuesday it will relax the planned 2035 ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars, replacing it with a target that will require automakers to reduce tailpipe emissions by 90 percent. The remaining 10 percent will be offset by the use of low-carbon steel produced in the EU or by electric vehicles and biofuels.

Under the European Commission's proposed "car package," after 2035, carmakers will still be able to sell some non-fully electric vehicles, such as plug-in hybrids, extended-range vehicles and mild hybrids, alongside fully electric and hydrogen models.

This means revising EU rules adopted in 2023 that set a 100% carbon emission reduction target for new passenger cars and vans from 2035.

The European Commission announced that automakers will be able to use so-called supercredits for small, affordable electric vehicles produced in EU countries until 2035. This move is aimed at accelerating the production of more compact electric models.

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