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2025-09-12 20:51:25
[EU Automakers' Road to Redemption: 2035 Emissions Reduction Targets Threaten Renewed] ⑴ The European Commission plans to bring forward the review of its 2035 new car CO2 emissions targets, originally scheduled for 2026, to the end of this year, sparking significant industry concern. Under the current targets, newly sold cars and trucks must achieve a 100% CO2 reduction by 2035, a move widely interpreted as signaling the end of internal combustion engine vehicles. ⑵ Automotive industry groups generally believe that the current emissions reduction targets are no longer feasible. This is particularly true in the van sector, where electric vans currently account for only 8.5% of new car sales, far lower than the penetration rate of electric vehicles. The European Commission is planning a focused review of emissions reduction requirements for vans. ⑶ While the details of the new proposal remain unclear, market speculation is widespread that the review may include consideration of CO2-neutral fuels, such as biofuels. This means that internal combustion engine vehicles could potentially continue to operate using these alternative fuels or meet emissions standards through plug-in hybrid and range-extender technologies. ⑷ In addition, the European Commission will also propose a new regulation establishing a dedicated regulatory category for small electric vehicles. Such models may be eligible for tax incentives, thereby playing a more active role in promoting overall CO2 emission reduction targets. This adjustment indicates that the future development path of the automotive industry may be more diversified.
