European Union member states have diluted the European Commission's proposal to update pollution standards for new combustion engine vehicles.
The standards are separate from but intended to complement the EU’s climate change rules for CO2.
The position adopted by member countries will be negotiated with the European Parliament once lawmakers have also defined their stance.EU lawmakers and member states Under the deal, carmakers will be required to reduce the emissions of new cars sold by 55% in 2030, compared to 2021, before reaching a 100% cut five years later.The Commission thought that introducing new pollution norms for the last generation of combustion engines was crucial because vehicles that enter the market before the 2035 deadline will remain in service for years.
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