Germany forces delay in EU car emissions limits
OCT 16, 2013
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.027423
BBC : Under apparent pressure from the auto manufacturing industry, the German government has persuaded the European Union to delay new carbon dioxide emissions limits for cars. The original limits, which had been approved by the EU’s parliament and ministerial council, had set a goal of 95 g/km of CO2 per car by 2020. Germany’s proposal is to use 2020 as a steppingstone, with 80% of new cars meeting the goal, and have complete compliance by 2024. Negotiations over the delay will probably prevent finalization of the emissions limit plan until after the May 2014 European Parliament elections.
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