EU auto groups press for change to 'no longer feasible' car CO2 emission targets
By Reuters
August 27, 20257:20 AM EDTUpdated August 27, 2025
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BRUSSELS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - European Union targets to cut CO2 emissions from vehicles, including a 100% reduction for cars by 2035, are no longer feasible, the heads of the European automobile manufacturers' and automotive suppliers' associations said on Wednesday.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to host automotive sector executives on September 12 to discuss the future of the sector, which is facing twin threats of Chinese competition in electric vehicles and U.S. tariffs.
In a letter to von der Leyen, Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE), opens new tab CEO Ola Kaellenius and Matthias Zink, CEO of powertrain and chassis at Schaeffler AG (SHA0n.DE), opens new tab, said they were committed to achieving the EU's net zero goal in 2050.
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/eu-auto-groups-press-change-no-longer-feasible-car-co2-emission-targets-2025-08-27/
