At the plenary session in Strasbourg on Tuesday, the European Parliament approved the agreement reached with the European Council, which brings together the governments of the member states, on the revision of the carbon dioxide emission standards for new passenger cars and vans, according to which the sale of new diesel and gasoline cars must be phased out by 2035 in the EU in , and all new cars must be emission-free.
The intermediate emission reduction target set for 2030 is 55 percent for new cars and 50 percent for vans.
Other key measures include the European Commission proposing a methodology for the assessment and reporting of life-cycle carbon dioxide emissions data for cars and vans sold on the EU market by 2025, together with legislative proposals where appropriate. The board will also monitor the discrepancy between emission limits and real fuel and energy consumption data until December 2026, prepare a report on the methodology for adjusting manufacturers' specific carbon dioxide emissions, and recommend appropriate follow-up measures.
Starting at the end of 2025, the committee will publish a report every two years on progress towards zero-emission road mobility. After the final vote at the plenary session, the text must be officially approved by the European Council.
In June 2021, as part of the "Fit for 55" package, the European Commission presented a legislative proposal to revise the CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The proposal aims to contribute to the EU's 2030 and 2050 climate targets, provide benefits for citizens and encourage innovation in zero-emission technologies.
(Source: autokalauz.co.hu; MTI | Image: pixabay.com)