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Banning New Gas Cars Is Key for Hitting EU’s Climate Goals

Nine EU nations urge bloc to speed up the shift to EVs
Cutting transport emissions is major climate challenge for EU

WATCH: Denmark’s Climate Minister and The Netherlands’ Infrastructure Secretary discuss the legislative package known as “Fit for 55.”(Source: Bloomberg)

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By Ewa Krukowska

March 10, 2021 at 5:00 AM UTC

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The European Union must set a date to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars so that the region meets its aim of becoming climate-neutral, according to nine member states.

Tackling pollution from transport, which accounts for a quarter of EU greenhouse gas emissions, is one of the biggest challenges for the 27-nation bloc in its sweeping environmental clean up. Europe must give a clear signal to manufacturers, fleet owners and consumers to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles, countries including the Netherlands and Denmark said in a document sent to EU climate and transport chiefs.