Bavarian manufacturer BMW is making recommendations on fleet regulations. Without further measures, the EU will fail to meet its goal of having electric vehicles account for 90% of new cars by 2035.
By Markus Grabitz
For the first time, EV prices in Europe are falling, while the share of new registrations has climbed to 19%. Chinese manufacturers are using the trend to gain market share.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Last year, electric car sales in the EU reached a new record high, accounting for 19% of new registrations. The think tank Transport & Environment expects these figures to continue rising and warns against relaxing fleet limits.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The European automotive industry is calling on lawmakers to lower the carbon emission targets for passenger cars, delivery vans, and heavy commercial vehicles for 2030 and 2035. It says the Commission’s proposals are unrealistic.
By Markus Grabitz and Manuel Berkel
The dispute over the allocation of key elements of the automotive package among committees in the European Parliament has been resolved, with the Environment Committee set to take the lead on the dossier.
By Markus Grabitz
Proposals by the administration of the European Parliament on which committees should take the lead in discussing the legislative texts from the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) have met with resistance.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission has adopted a comprehensive Automotive Package. The CO₂ fleet regulation is to be relaxed, with some dubious compensation options. However, there are also new rules for climate-friendly company car fleets.
By Lukas Knigge and Markus Grabitz
Reactions from manufacturers and suppliers to the Commission’s automotive proposals have been overwhelmingly negative. Few seem satisfied with Brussels’ plans.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission has adopted a comprehensive car package. The CO₂ fleet regulation is to be relaxed. Each member state is to be given binding quotas for clean company car fleets in 2030 and 2035.
By Markus Grabitz and Lukas Knigge
The 2035 ban on combustion engines is beginning to falter. The Commission is expected to propose on Tuesday that CO₂ emissions from new cars only have to be reduced by 90% in 2035.
By Markus Grabitz
