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    EU clears final hurdle for softer car CO2 emission targets

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    Posted on May 8, 2025

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    Last updated: January 24, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    EU Parliament softens car CO2 targets, extending compliance to 2025-2027, potentially reducing fines for European automakers.

    EU Parliament Approves Softer Car CO2 Emission Targets

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European automakers will have longer to comply with EU C02 emissions targets for cars and vans and could reduce potential fines after the European Parliament gave its backing on Thursday to a softening of the rules.

    European manufacturers had warned that enforcing the targets this year could have resulted in fines of up to 15 billion euros ($17 billion), given the goals rely on selling more electric vehicles, a segment where they lag Chinese and U.S. rivals.

    Following heavy lobbying, the European Commission proposed allowing automakers to meet the targets based on their average emissions over the period 2025-2027, rather than just this year.

    EU lawmakers voted by 458 votes to 101 in favour of the change. There were 14 abstentions.

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said the change would give European automakers "breathing space". Volkswagen said last week the longer compliance period would still result in a burden in 2025.

    Critics say the auto industry has had seven years to prepare for the 2025 targets and that the 15 billion euro estimate for fines is vastly inflated.

    ($1 = 0.8856 euros)

    (Reporting by Philip Blenkinsop;Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)

    Key Takeaways

    • •EU Parliament supports softer CO2 targets for cars.
    • •Automakers have until 2025-2027 to meet average emissions.
    • •Potential fines for non-compliance could be reduced.
    • •European automakers face competition from China and the US.
    • •Critics argue the auto industry had ample preparation time.

    Frequently Asked Questions about EU clears final hurdle for softer car CO2 emission targets

    1What is the main topic?

    The article discusses the EU Parliament's decision to soften CO2 emission targets for cars, extending compliance deadlines.

    2Why were the CO2 targets softened?

    The targets were softened to give European automakers more time to comply and reduce potential fines.

    3What are the implications for automakers?

    Automakers have more time to meet emissions targets, potentially reducing fines, but still face competition from global rivals.

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