Most Carmakers on Track to Meet EU CO2 Reduction Requirements - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica reports that most European carmakers are on track to meet the EU’s 2025–27 CO2 emission reduction targets, with electric vehicle (EV) sales up 38% in the first seven months of the year. BMW, Renault, Volkswagen, and Stellantis are expected to comply or exceed the targets, while Mercedes-Benz is the only major manufacturer projected to miss the targets and will need to purchase emission credits from competitors. However, a two-year extension of the 2025 emissions rules has led to a slowdown in EV sales growth, resulting in an estimated 2 million fewer EVs sold between 2025 and 2027 compared to the original timeline. The delay and concessions to the automotive industry have allowed carmakers to increase the price premium of EVs over combustion vehicles, despite favorable market trends such as falling battery costs and expanded charging infrastructure across the EU. Transport & Environment (T&E) urges the EU Commission to maintain stringent 2030 and