Groups say higher targets are needed to tackle climate change, clean up air pollution and end Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels.
Electric cars are crucial to significantly and rapidly reduce our oil consumption, say 51 NGOs from 12 countries ahead of crucial vote on raising emissions standardsNext week’s vote on EU clean car rules could help pave the way to European energy independence and make significant gains for the environment, consumers, and public health, 51 NGOs have said into MEPs today.
To have a fighting chance of tackling climate change, and to clean up air pollution while ending Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels, the groups call on MEPs to: 2. Put in place significantly higher CO2 reduction targets for carmakers in both 2025 and 2030, with an additional interim target of at least 45% in 2027;
4. Stop giving carmakers the so-called ZLEV bonus, which significantly weakens their CO2 targets if they sell zero and low-emission vehicles — cars that they have to produce anyway;