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Lisa-Martina Klein
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Euro 7 leak: Commission extends hand to industry over crisis
Due to the rising cost for energy and raw materials, the Commission wants to give the manufacturers of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles a hand with the next stage of the emission standard (Euro 7). The emission standards for nitrogen oxides and particulate matter on petrol vehicles will not or only be slightly tightened compared to the current level (Euro 6). That is according to a Euro 7 draft available to Europe.Table. The Commission plans to present its proposal for Euro 7 on November 9.
The draft, which does not yet specify limit values, states that since the beginning of 2021, demand and sales of cars have declined sharply due to increased raw material and energy prices. This has created unprecedented pressure on automotive supply chains, and in times of high inflation, many consumers wonder whether they will be able to afford a new car.
To keep the costs of the transformation for manufacturers reasonable, the Commission made concessions regarding the emission limits for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. This must also be seen in the light of the year 2035, when the internal combustion engine is being pulled from the market.
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