Volkswagen CO2 Emission Impact

Aron · August 27, 2025, 9:33am

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Auto industry leaders said 2030 and 2035 CO2 targets are no longer feasible

In a joint letter to EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, the heads of the European automobile manufacturers’ and automotive suppliers’ said 2030 and 2025 targets are no longer feasible.

“Meeting the rigid car and van CO2 targets for 2030 and 2035 is, in today’s world, simply no longer feasible,” they wrote.

Ursula will hold a Strategic Dialogue on the future of the automotive industry with industry executives on September 12.

Aron · September 11, 2025, 6:35pm

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IG Metal and automotive industry association VDA calls for better conditions for electric vehicles

“Policies must finally quickly and comprehensively improve the framework conditions for electromobility throughout Europe,” they demand. “They must make CO2 regulations more flexible.”

Aron · September 12, 2025, 8:59am

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EU Commission reaffirms 2035 combustion car ban, weighs exceptions for plug-in hybrids and range extenders

According to a concept paper seen by Spiegel, the EU Commission plans to stick to combustion vehicles ban in 2035.
However, it’s considering allowing exceptions for plug-in hybrids and range extenders but a decision on this is not expected until spring 2026.

EU to stay on course with 2035 combustion engine phase-out - electrive.com