This briefing paper explains why setting 2025 CO2 standards for cars and vans offers benefits for drivers in lower fuel costs, job creation, energy security and tackling climate change. It is available in full and summarised versions.
The paper highlights how the EU is falling behind in developing advanced efficient powertrains compared to competitors in Asia; and that due to testing flexibilities by 2021 the average vehicle is still likely to emit 150g CO2/km – meaning less than half of the anticipated savings through the regulation will be delivered.
If the EU holds firm on the 2035 target, the European auto industry has a real chance to be competitive global EV players.
EU's Clean Corporate Vehicles Initiative
Car, aviation and shipping industries would require 2-9 times the advanced biofuels that can be sustainably sourced in 2050.