While major European and US car manufacturers have already announced that they won’t sell combustion engine models, their dedication is now officially backed by the EU. The European Parliament’s Environment Committee supported a proposal to cut CO2 emissions to zero by 2035.
What does it mean for drivers?
The resolution would it impossible to sell new fossil fuel-powered vehicles in the member states, but first the European Parliament itself will vote on proposal in the near future, then the countries should negotiate the details.
What does it mean for the environment?
Reaching zero emission in transporting is an important milestone on the journey to become carbon neutral by 2050. In the past emission rates kept on increasing, now cars and vans produce 15% of all carbon pollution.
Will it happen?
The good news is that the Parliament usually supports the recommendations of committees. The other big step before us is installing charging points in cities and along motorways – the EU has started negotiations on that matter already.
