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"...60 countries and territories around the world had set targets, signed pledges or announced plans to phase out gasoline and diesel cars by a concrete date - a move that climate scientists call absolutely necessary and that is seen as vital for countries to achieve net zero carbon emissions. The earliest phase-out of this kind is set to happen soon in Norway, which has been an electric mobility pioneer. .....Several European Union countries had already embraced the phase-out of gasoline cars previously and have set even tighter deadlines. The Netherlands, Belgium's Flanders region, Sweden, Greece and Slovenia are all looking to end the sale of gas-powered cars even earlier, between 2029 and 2031. The only country in the world beating this is Norway, where around 80 percent of new cars sold are already fully electric and 100 percent are scheduled to be in 2025."

#EuropeanParliament #NetZero2035 #EUClimateAction #EVTransition #GreenTransport #SustainableMobility #FutureOfTransport #ZeroEmissionVehicles The EU's 2035 internal combustion engine (ICE) ban is now up for serious reconsideration, with Italy and Germany urging a review. 🫸🔋The pushback reflects real concerns about EU's readiness for the EV transition—charging infrastructure gaps, falling EV sales, and rising economic pressures on the auto industry can't be ignored. 🚌⚡🚛 For the bus, coach, and truck sectors, which rely heavily on public funding for electrification, any delay in the ban could mean slower progress and more uncertainty. Shifting focus to synthetic fuels instead of investing fully in clean energy, would mean risking to stall the momentum that is built toward a sustainable transport future. It’s a worrying moment. 🇪🇺 How the EU handles this situation, will have lasting impacts on the entire mobility ecosystem—and it’s clear that balancing emissions goals with the current economic landscape is no easy task. Let's hope we stay on track toward a cleaner future.

🚗 Czech Republic and Italy Unite to Challenge EU's 2025 CO2 Emissions Rules! 🤝 Transport Minister Martin Kupka announces joint initiative to address concerns over declining EV demand and potential heavy penalties for automakers. ⚠️ With the EU cap dropping to 94g/km and €95/g fines looming, our automotive industry faces unprecedented challenges. 🏭 As a key player producing 1.4M vehicles annually, Czech Republic must balance green innovation with economic sustainability and social cohesion. As reported by Automotive News Europe. Your thoughts? #Automotive #Sustainability #EUPolicy

Will this be the year of carbon pools? I remember it like it was yesterday—when I started working in the maritime industry four years ago, I immediately applied the logic of similarity to anticipate potential regulations that existed in other sectors. In meetings with shipowners, as well as with centers specializing in the decarbonization of the maritime sector or political associations, I frequently referenced the automotive industry and its incentive systems (somehow similar to the fuelEu maritime pooling). In 2021, #FuelEUMaritime was probably not even on the radar of European legislators; seven days ago, this controversial European regulation came into force, once again highlighting the superficiality of those who designed and approved it. FuelEU Maritime will bring disruption and inconveniences that could have been avoided with a bit of common sense. I won’t dwell here on how it will work or what impact it will have on the sector alongside the #EUETS system. One thing is certain: with one year of maritime ETS already concluded, it is clear that the maritime sector operates entirely differently from other manufacturing or automotive industries. The implications between different legal and commercial entities have made the bureaucracy extremely complex, as well as the purchase of #EUA allowances and now in mechanisms to comply with FuelEU (borrowing, pooling…) significantly more challenging. It is imperative that, in the next EU revision, changes are made to the current systems—or perhaps, why not, its total abolition in exchange for a global IMO system/strategy/transition that is more homogeneous for the sector.

Double penalty for the automotive sector: combustion-engine ban by 2035 + CO2 fleet emission targets subject to fines... "We need to talk", says French PFA. BLOOMBERG  The 2035 combustion engine ban could "threaten the European automotive industry in its heart,” BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said.  PARIS -- Europe must cancel its plan to ban new fossil fuel-emitting cars from 2035 to reduce reliance on China's battery supply chain, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said.  The European Union's plan to ban the sale of combustion-engine cars from 2035 will lead to a "massive shrinking" of its automotive industry, Zipse said.  The plan is no longer realistic because of lower-than-expected EV sales and subsidies for electric vehicles are unsustainable, Zipse said on the sidelines of the Paris auto show on Oct.15.  "A correction of the 100 percent BEV target for 2035 as part of a comprehensive CO2-reduction package would also afford European OEMs less reliance on China for batteries," he said.  .../... That industry is at risk, especially as carmakers shift to electric models that require fewer and different inputs. The shift is proving a challenge for Europe’s auto industry, which has struggled to cope with the removal of government subsidies and intensifying competition from Chinese EV makers such as BYD Co.    The ban could "threaten the European automotive industry in its heart," Zipse said. The measures will "with today’s assumptions, lead to a massive shrinking of the industry as a whole.”  Italy is leading a call for the 2025 ban to be reviewed, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni calling it "self-destructive."  Zipse's home country of Germany has rejected an early review of the targets because of the urgency of tackling climate change.  In Paris, the head of France's auto association PFA stopped short of calling for the 2035 ban to be abolished, but said it was necessary to quickly "come back around the table" to discuss the review of the targets, currently scheduled for 2026.  Tough 2025 goal  Automakers also have near-term obligations to worry about, with the EU tightening fleet-emissions targets next year. If companies fail to sell more EVs, they faces fines of as much as €15 billion ($16.4 billion).  BMW and Mercedes are on track to meet the stricter targets, with Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault at risk of falling short, according to a recent Bloomberg Intelligence analysis. Companies can buy emissions credits from over-compliant manufacturers such as Tesla to avoid fines.  Industry association ACEA has called on the EU use emergency regulation to delay the 2025 targets by two years. EU rules mandate overall CO2 fleet emission of about 95 grams per kilometer in 2025 — down from 106.6 g/km in 2023.  Bloomberg contributed to this report 

Think EVs are a done deal? Think again. The future of clean transport still hangs in the balance. As EU governments withdraw expensive subsidies for EVs, the EU's CO2 standards are becoming are more important driver of electrification. Stepping back from these standards would be a huge step backwards in Europe's efforts to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

Is there big changes ahead for Europe's car industry? On 5 March, Brussels will reveal a new ‘action plan’, potentially revising manufacturer fines and updating to the 2035 petrol and diesel ban. Here's what we know so far: https://lnkd.in/eKP6Q-va #fleetmanagement #fleet #fleetmanager #fleetsolutions

Bavarian leader: Revoke EU ban on car CO2 emissions from 2035 Bavarian Premier Markus Söder has again called for an EU-wide ban on the emission of CO2 from cars from 2035 to be withdrawn in the runup to elections to the European Parliament in June. "The ban on combustion engines for 2035 is wrong and so must be revoked," Söder told the Sunday edition of the mass-circulation Bild newspaper in remarks released ahead of publication. "Our vehicle makers are global leaders in making combustion engines. It is for that reason absurd to shut down a working technology and to leave it to other countries in the future," Söder said. He also criticized a decision to cease paying subsidies to buyers of electric vehicles. "Instead of banning and cutting expenditure, we should be permitting and promoting. The federal government should reintroduce the buyer's subsidy for electric cars," Söder said. Söder has made a policy U-turn on the issue. In 2007, he called for a ban on combustion engines from 2020, saying: "Green engines create new jobs." A recent poll has shown 61% of German opposed to the 2035 ban with just 24% in favour. EU member states and the European Parliament passed the measure banning CO2 emissions from new cars from 2035 a year ago. https://lnkd.in/dwSZ9rPU

The EU Council has adopted the Euro 7 regulation, which defines rules on emission standards for road vehicles and the durability of batteries. It is the final step in the decision-making process. #CO2 #BEV #emobility #Euro7

European Carmakers Urge EU to Review Emissions Rules With the EU’s new carbon emissions standards set to take effect in 2025, European carmakers are warning of multibillion-euro fines or severe production cuts. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (Acea), including CEOs from Renault, Nissan, and Toyota, has called for an urgent review of the regulations, as well as the 2035 ban on new internal combustion engine cars, core components of the EU Green Deal. Carmakers highlight the stagnation in electric vehicle (EV) sales—down 44% year-on-year—and face potential penalties of up to €13bn if EV market share doesn’t improve. The structural issues in EU policies, including the lack of incentives for consumers to switch to EVs, are key barriers. Sigrid de Vries, Acea’s Director-General, stresses that “mandates do not make a market” and that incentivization, as seen in countries like Norway, is crucial. The debate is intensifying across Europe, with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni calling the 2035 ban “self-destructive,” warning of job losses and damage to the industrial sector. As the EU moves towards net-zero emissions by 2050, the automotive industry is grappling with this challenging transition.