Germany and the EU have agreed on carbon neutral fuels for internal combustion engines (ICE) in cars manufactured after 2035. This was reported by rbc.ru with reference to the testimony of German Transport Minister Volker Wissing and the European Commission’s representative for the “Green Pact for Europe” Frans Timmermans.
“We have reached an agreement with Germany on the use of fuel in vehicles in the future,” Timmermans said. According to him, work will now begin for the approval of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emission standards for automobiles.
Wissing said ICE vehicles can only be re-registered after 2035 if they use CO₂-neutral fuel.
MPs in February supported Council of Europe initiative to ban the sale of new fossil fuel vehicles in the EU after 2035.
By 2030, automakers will have to reduce emissions from new passenger car models by 55% and light commercial vehicles by 50%. In addition, from 2025 to 2029, it is planned to increase the share of low-emission automobiles in total sales to 25% in passenger cars and 17% in light commercial vehicles. By 2035, the carbon emission reduction target for new cars should be 100%.
Previously reportedItaly will oppose a ban on the manufacture and sale of cars with internal combustion engines after 2035.