The European Parliament on Tuesday formally approved a law to effectively ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the European Union from 2035, aiming to speed up the switch to electric vehicles and combat climate change.
from new cars sold, which would make it impossible to sell new fossil fuel-powered vehicles in the 27-country bloc.
The law will also set a 55% cut in CO2 emissions for new cars sold from 2030 versus 2021 levels, much higher than the existing target of a 37.5%. "The operating costs of an electric vehicle are already lower than the operating costs of a vehicle with an internal combustion engine," Jan Huitema, the parliament's lead negotiator on the rules, said, adding that it was crucial to bring more affordable electric vehicles to consumers.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
House Bill 2035 Would Keep Texas Cities From Regulating EvictionsEven rent prices and evictions on the rise, some Republican lawmakers in Texas want to keep cities from regulating evictions.
Weiterlesen »
Is This Rustic Southern European Booze the Next Mezcal?These days, a generation that watched a grandparent or uncle casually cook up šljiva at home is fine-tuning the recipe and turning the age-old craft into a modern business.
Weiterlesen »
Analysis: Loans to Russian soldiers fuel calls for European banks to quitA Russian scheme to grant loan payment holidays to troops fighting in Ukraine, and for banks to write off the entire debt if they are killed or maimed, has added to growing pressure for the remaining overseas lenders in Russia to leave.
Weiterlesen »
European markets expected to open muted as investors assess monetary policy outlookEuropean markets are expected to open muted as investors look ahead to U.S. inflation data and digest earnings.
Weiterlesen »
Vice’s Explosive Andrew Tate Documentary Sells to BBC, European Broadcasters (EXCLUSIVE)The BBC has acquired Vice’s explosive documentary about controversial influencer and self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate. Vice Distribution, the global distribution arm of Vice Media Group, has …
Weiterlesen »
European stocks edge higher; U.S. inflation data in focus By Investing.com*EUROPEAN STOCKS EDGE HIGHER ACROSS THE CONTINENT; U.S. INFLATION DATA IN FOCUS - 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇪🇸🇬🇧
Weiterlesen »