The European Union's Zero-Emission Trajectory Seems To Be On Track - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica analyzes the European Union’s progress toward its ambitious climate goal of achieving zero emissions from new passenger cars by 2035, based on a detailed report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The EU has set stringent CO2 reduction targets—55% by 2030 and 100% by 2035—under Regulation 2019/631. The report highlights significant momentum driven by regulatory pressure and technological advances, with average CO2 emissions from new cars steadily declining since 2009 and accelerating recently. By mid-2025, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 17% of new car registrations, with major automakers like BMW and Mercedes already meeting or nearing their CO2 targets. However, the transition is uneven across member states, with countries like Germany and France leading, while Italy and Spain lag behind, underscoring the importance of national incentives alongside EU-wide policies. Economically, the shift to electric vehicles is increasingly attractive to