EU: German government calls for further easing of CO₂ regulations
EU: German government calls for further easing of CO₂ regulations
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The German government is seeking to ease the burden on motorists, including at the fuel pump. At EU level, however, the CDU/CSU and SPD also plan to advocate
Against this backdrop, the German government has reportedly decided to push for further changes in Brussels. According to Automobilwoche, these include:
- Less stringent requirements for plug-in hybrids
- Permitted excess emissions after 2035 do not need to be fully offset
- Vehicles powered exclusively by e-fuels should be ‘immediately’ classified as zero-emission vehicles
- CO₂ interim targets before 2035 should be made more flexible
- The German government rejects the planned supercredits for electric vehicles under 4.20 metres in length
- The government also rejects the proposed regulation for corporate fleets