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🗞️ Driving the news: Uber has called on the EU to ban internal combustion engine cars for corporate fleets, including ridesharing services, by 2030
• The company also urged the EU to set binding targets for electric vehicle (EV) production and provide incentives to support the transition

🔭 The context: Corporate fleets account for 71% of new car emissions, and Uber believes electrification would significantly accelerate the EU’s 2050 net-zero goals
• The EU already passed a law banning new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, but Uber is pushing for an earlier transition for corporate vehicles

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Electrifying corporate fleets would help reduce emissions and support the EU's broader climate targets
• Uber is asking for subsidies, like those in France and Italy, and better public charging infrastructure to make EV adoption easier for drivers

⏭️ What's next: Uber wants the upcoming EU “Clean Industrial Plan” to include policies that reduce the cost of EVs and ensure a smooth transition
• The debate over the 2035 ban on combustion engines continues, with some European leaders expressing concerns about its impact on the car industry

💬 One quote: "Corporate fleets must be targeted due to their oversize impact on the climate and should act as a catalyst for widespread electrification," said Anabel Diaz, Uber’s Vice President for EMEA

📈 One stat: Corporate fleets are responsible for 71% of all new car emissions, according to Uber

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