On Tuesday, the European Parliament officially endorsed legislation aimed at effectively prohibiting the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles within the European Union by 2035.
This revolutionary regulation is designed to accelerate the transition to electric automobiles and counteract climate change.
The regulations dictate that automakers must attain a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions from newly sold cars by 2035. Consequently, new fossil fuel-powered vehicles will be rendered infeasible for sale within the 27-country bloc.
Additionally, the law mandates a substantial 55% decrease in CO2 emissions for new cars sold by 2030 (compared to levels recorded in 2021), a target significantly surpassing the prior aim of a 37.5% reduction.
Although EU nations reached an agreement with lawmakers in October of 2022, formal endorsement of the rules is still pending, slated for anticipated approval in March.
Furthermore, the law necessitates new vans to achieve a complete 100% cut in CO2 emissions by 2035, coupled with a 50% reduction by 2030 (relative to levels recorded in 2021).
Numerous European car manufacturers have publicly announced investments in electrification. Volkswagen's CEO, Thomas Schaefer, confirmed plans to exclusively produce electric vehicles within Europe from 2033.
This legislation, focusing on vehicle CO2 emissions, constitutes a pivotal component of a broader set of stringent EU climate policies, strategically formulated to fulfill the bloc's ambitious objectives of slashing greenhouse gas emissions throughout this decade.
The European Parliament's resolute decision to ban new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035 symbolizes a pivotal milestone in our collective pursuit of a sustainable future. By prioritizing the acceleration of electric vehicle adoption and the curtailing of CO2 emissions, the European Union makes significant strides in combatting imminent problems such as climate change and global warming.
Source: European Parliament [Date accessed: 12 Feb 2023]
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