BRUSSELS — Europe’s car industry is wasting no time in imploring the new Commission to get to work and roll back emission regulations passed under the previous mandate.
In an open letter sent to the European Commission on Thursday, car lobby ACEA called for “urgent relief measures” before CO2 emission targets go into effect next year and to immediately review the regulation instead of waiting for 2026 and 2027, when the rule is supposed to be checked.
“We are missing crucial conditions to reach the necessary boost in production and adoption of zero-emission vehicles,” said the letter, pointing out gaps in recharging and hydrogen infrastructure, green energy, raw materials, batteries and more.
“We stand ready to engage with policymakers to discuss all possible options. The most important thing is speed and clarity before the end of the year,” Sigrid de Vries, ACEA’s director general, told POLITICO.
