EU Lawmakers Uphold Ban on New Combustion Engine Cars by 2035
- EPP wanted emissions cut by 90% instead of 100% from 2035
- Lawmakers also vote against amendment for e-fuels loophole
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The European Union moved closer to forcing automakers to cease selling new gasoline-powered cars as lawmakers upheld plans to ban combustion engines from 2035 to help protect the climate.
Members of Parliament rejected an amendment that would have allowed some auto emissions from new vehicles after 2035. The move is in line with the Commission’s proposal for a 100% emissions cut by that year. The vote now sets the stage for negotiations with member states later this year to determine the final shape of the law.