The current proposal from the European Commission to revise CO2 emission limits for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles remains detached from reality – further partial flexibilities do not address the threat of liquidation sanctions for European industry
The Automotive Industry Association (AutoSAP) publishes a detailed position paper, drawing attention to the fundamental discrepancy between the European Commission’s proposal to revise CO₂ emission limits and real market conditions. Despite partial flexibilities, the proposal does not lead to true technological neutrality, does not address the threat of liquidation sanctions for the European industry and continues to neglect customers. AutoSAP therefore presents specific proposals for solutions aimed at aligning regulatory ambitions with economic and market reality. ...