Reducing CO2 emissions from new cars

Parliament and Council reached a first reading agreement on CO2 emission targets for new passenger cars in November 2013. The agreed text specifies modalities for reaching a CO2 emissions target of 95 g/km by the end of 2020. It allows for flexibility in the use of so called super-credits, which encourage production of cars with very low emissions. The agreement aims at maintaining the EU's ambitious climate policies while addressing the car industry's concerns over jobs and competiveness.

ESO: Background information: Germany proposes four-year delay to EU ‘95 grams’ car goal http://www.europeansources.info/record/germany-proposes-four-year-delay-to-eu-95-grams-car-goal/

ESO: Background information: Germany wins backing of EU ministers to block car emissions law http://www.europeansources.info/record/germany-wins-backing-of-eu-ministers-to-block-car-emissions-law-merkel-under-fire-over-bmw-donation/

ESO: Background information: EU presidency proposes new weakening of car emissions rules http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-presidency-proposes-new-weakening-of-car-emissions-rules/

ESO: Background information: Parliament backs law to cut car CO2 emissions http://www.europeansources.info/record/car-co2-emissions-meps-reach-a-deal-with-lithuanian-presidency-of-the-council/

ESO: Background information: Press Release: Parliament backs law to cut car CO2 emissions http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-parliament-backs-law-to-cut-car-co2-emissions/

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