Commission seeks views on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans and car labelling

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🗞️ Driving the news: The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on the CO2 emission standards for cars and vans, as well as the review of the Car Labelling Directive
• This review is part of the Commission's broader industrial action plan aimed at supporting the transition to zero-emission mobility and ensuring that the automotive sector meets its decarbonization goals
• The consultation seeks input from various stakeholders, including businesses, civil society, and consumers, to shape future regulatory changes

🔭 The context: The EU’s automotive sector is central to its economic competitiveness and its decarbonization efforts
• The proposed updates to CO2 standards and the Car Labelling Directive aim to address technological advancements, economic feasibility, and social fairness in the shift to clean energy mobility
• These revisions are designed to guide the sector toward meeting the EU's long-term climate goals, especially its net-zero target by 2050

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The outcome of this consultation will directly influence how the EU manages the transition to sustainable automotive technologies, with broader implications for reducing transport-related emissions
• Clearer car labelling will help consumers make more informed purchasing decisions, aligning demand with cleaner, more efficient vehicles
• Additionally, tightening emission standards will accelerate innovation and investments in electric vehicles (EVs) and green automotive technologies

⏭️ What's next: The Commission will consider the feedback from this public consultation until September 29, 2025, before finalizing its review of the CO2 emission standards
• This process will be crucial in shaping the future of the EU's automotive sector and its role in meeting climate targets
• Stakeholders will need to follow up on the evolving regulatory framework, particularly around electric vehicle adoption and the pace of the energy transition in transport

💬 One quote: “The automotive sector plays a crucial role for the EU’s industrial competitiveness, decarbonization, and the clean energy transition,” — the European Commission, emphasizing the importance of aligning automotive regulations with broader climate objectives

📈 One stat: The European Commission's consultation, which closes on September 29, 2025, aims to gather input from a wide range of stakeholders to inform future regulatory updates for the automotive sector

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