According to the European Commission's original proposals, CO2 emissions from new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles should be reduced by 15 percent by 2025 and by 30 percent by 2030 compared to the 2021 target.
The EP would, however, require a more ambitious reduction: 20% by 2025, 40% by 2030. Manufacturers who exceed target values would have to pay a penalty to the European budget to finance the training of workers affected by changes in the automotive industry. According to the motion voted 389: 239, the market share of zero and low emission vehicles for passenger cars and vans in Europe should be increased to 20% by 2025 and by 2030 to 35%.
They also called on the European Commission to come forward with a plan to test CO2 emissions in a real environment within two years. These tests, similar to those already introduced for nitric oxide, should work by 2023 - MEPs said.
The European Parliament stressed that by the end of next year, it would be legally necessary for consumers to obtain accurate and comparable information on fuel consumption and CO2 and pollutant emissions from new vehicles.
They also pointed out that green automotive and technological change could have negative social consequences, and the EU should therefore support retraining and retraining in the sector, especially in the regions most affected by the transition.
"The bill does not only reduce emissions of harmful gases and protects the environment, but also gives the car manufacturers the right incentives, invests in infrastructure, and provides employees with a fair transition," said Miriam Dalli, Maltese Social Democrat Reporter.
The council of Member State governments is expected to adopt its position next week, and then interinstitutional negotiations can begin. The aim of the draft is to reduce emissions from road transport in the framework of the commitments that the EU would have to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent compared to 1990 levels by the end of the next decade.
According to official figures, only 0.1 percent of electric cars in Europe in 2015, and hybrids 0.4 percent. In Europe, 400,000 premature deaths per year can be attributed to air pollution.
