German Transport Pollution Rises Despite Fuel Prices, EV Record
- Increasing transport emissions were above national targets
- Germany is blocking EU moves to phase out combustion engine
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Germany’s transport sector emitted more carbon dioxide last year, as a post-pandemic recovery offset higher fuel prices, rail subsidies and record numbers of new electric vehicles.
Emissions from cars, trucks, ships and planes rose 0.7% to 148 million tons from 2021, slightly above the national target, according to the Federal Environment Agency.