EU Sets Ambitious CO2 Targets for Automakers by 2035

The European Union is set to target a significant 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from automakers' fleets by 2035. This ambitious target, supported by senior EU lawmaker Manfred Weber, implies that new engine designs will be necessary to meet environmental standards after 2035.

The European Union has officially announced plans to achieve a substantial 90% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from automakers' fleets by the year 2035. This aggressive target underlines the EU's commitment to environmental sustainability and the reduction of greenhouse gases in the automotive sector.

Manfred Weber, a senior EU lawmaker and president of the largest party in the European Parliament, the European People's Party (EPP), outlined the emissions target on Tuesday. He emphasized the legislative push towards cleaner and greener vehicle technologies, which will necessitate significant innovations from car manufacturers.

Weber highlighted that this directive means that only new energy-efficient engines will be permissible after 2035, signaling a transformative shift in automotive standards to tackle climate change effectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)