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Europe on the Move: Commission takes action for clean, competitive and connected mobility

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Europe on the Move: Commission takes action for clean, competitive and connected mobility

31/05/2017The European Commission is today taking action to modernise European mobility and transport. The aim is to help the sector to remain competitive in a socially fair transition towards clean energy and digitalisation.
'Europe on the Move' is a wide-ranging set of initiatives that will make traffic safer, encourage fairer road charging, reduce CO2 emissions, air pollution and congestion, cut red-tape for businesses, fight illicit employment and ensure proper conditions and rest times for workers. The long-term benefits will extend far beyond the transport sector by promoting jobs, growth and investment, strengthening social fairness, widening consumers’ choices and firmly putting Europe on the path towards low emissions.
The long-term strategy adopted today is accompanied by a first series of 8 legislative initiatives specifically tar..

Energy Union: Commission takes action to reinforce EU’s global leadership in clean vehicles

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Energy Union: Commission takes action to reinforce EU's global leadership in clean vehicles

08/11/2017The Commission proposes new targets for the EU fleet wide average CO2 emissions of new passenger cars and vans to help accelerate the transition to low- and zero emission vehicles.
The Commission today took a decisive step forward in implementing the EU's commitments under the Paris Agreement for a binding domestic CO2 reduction of at least 40% till 2030. At the same time as the international climate conference takes place in Bonn, the Commission is showing that the EU is leading by example. Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker outlined in the State of the European Union speech in September: “I want Europe to be the leader when it comes to the fight against climate change. Last year, we set the global rules of the game with the Paris Agreement ratified here, in this very House. Set against the collapse of ambition in the Unit..

No fuel efficiency improvements in new cars sold in Europe in 2017

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No fuel efficiency improvements in new cars sold in Europe in 2017

23/04/2018New cars sold in the EU in 2017 emitted slightly more carbon dioxide (CO2) per kilometre than those sold in 2016, provisional data show. This is the first increase in average CO2 emissions of the new EU car fleet since monitoring began in 2010.
The average emissions level of a new car sold in the EU in 2017 was 118.5 grams of CO2/km, 0.4g higher than in 2016 but significantly below the 2015 target of 130 g, according to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Alongside a decrease in the share of diesel cars – which are generally slightly more fuel-efficient than petrol cars – sold in the EU, from 49% in 2016 to 45% in 2017, there was also an increased demand for heavier petrol vehicles. While sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery-electric vehicles rose by 42% from 2016 to 2017, the share of these vehicles in the new EU ..

Member States’ emission reduction targets for 2021 to 2030 adopted

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Member States' emission reduction targets for 2021 to 2030 adopted

14/05/2018The Council today formally adopted binding annual greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for EU Member States from 2021 to 2030. The legislation is a major step in implementing the EU's climate goals.
The Regulation on binding annual emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030, also known as the Effort Sharing Regulation, sets targets for those sectors of the economy that fall outside the scope of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). These sectors, including transport, buildings, agriculture, non-ETS industry and waste, account for almost 60% of the EU's total domestic emissions.
The national targets for 2030 range from 0% to –40% compared with 2005 levels, depending on the country. Collectively, they will deliver a 30% reduction in EU emissions from the sectors covered by 2030.
The basic framework of the new regulation is simila..

Europe on the Move: Commission proposes first ever EU-wide CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles

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Europe on the Move: Commission proposes first ever EU-wide CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles

17/05/2018The Juncker Commission completes its agenda for safe, clean and connected mobility. It is undertaking the third and final set of actions to modernise Europe's transport system.
In his State of the Union address of September 2017, President Juncker set out a goal for the EU and its industries to become a world leader in innovation, digitisation and decarbonisation. Building on the previous 'Europe on the Move' of May and November 2017, the Juncker Commission is today putting forward a third and final set of measures to make this a reality in the mobility sector.
Vice-President responsible for Energy Union, Maroš Šefčovič said: “Mobility is crossing a new technological frontier. With this final set of proposals under the Energy Union, we help our industry stay ahead of the curve. By producing key technologica..

CO2 emissions from new vans sold in Europe: strong decrease in 2017

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CO2 emissions from new vans sold in Europe: strong decrease in 2017

17/05/2018New light commercial vehicles sold in the EU in 2017 emit 7.7 g less carbon dioxide (CO2)/km than those sold in 2016, according to provisional data from the European Environment Agency. This is the highest annual reduction since CO2 standards for vans came into force.
The average van registered in the EU in 2017 emitted 156.0 g CO2/km, which is 7.7 g (or 4.7%) less than in 2016. This reduction brings the EU average emissions 10.9% below the 2017 target of 175 g CO2/km. This target was already met in 2013. Further efficiency improvements are still needed to reach the target of 147 g CO2/km set for 2020.
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Europe accelerates the transition to clean mobility: Co-legislators agree on strong rules for the modernisation of the mobility sector

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Europe accelerates the transition to clean mobility: Co-legislators agree on strong rules for the modernisation of the mobility sector

18/12/2018The European Parliament and the Council yesterday reached a political agreement on strong rules to decarbonise and modernise the mobility sector. They provisionally agreed on new CO2 emission standards for cars and light vans in the EU for the period after 2020, emissions from new cars will have to be 37.5% lower in 2030 compared to 2021 and emissions from new vans will have to be 31% lower.
Yesterday evening's agreement is part and parcel of the clean mobility package and a stepping stone towards the modernisation of the European mobility sector, preparing it for climate neutrality in the second half of the century. The Clean mobility package was proposed to ensure that Europe takes decisive action to reduce emissions in the fields of transport and stays competitive. While delivering on our..

Clean mobility: Putting an end to polluting trucks. Commission welcomes first-ever EU standards to reduce pollution from trucks

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Clean mobility: Putting an end to polluting trucks. Commission welcomes first-ever EU standards to reduce pollution from trucks

19/02/2019The European Parliament and the Council today reached provisional agreement on a Regulation setting, for the first time in the EU, strict CO2 emission standards for trucks.
Today's deal follows the agreement reached in December on new CO2 emission standards for cars and light vans in the EU for the period after 2020. As part of the sets of legislative proposals on clean mobility introduced by the Juncker Commission, it is a further stepping stone for modernising the European mobility sector and preparing it for climate neutrality in the second half of the century. Under today's agreement, emissions from new trucks will have to be 30% lower in 2030 compared to the 2019 emissions.
The new legislation will help Member States' emission targets, incentivise innovation, promote clean mobility so..

Clean mobility: Commission welcomes European Parliament adoption of new CO2 emission standards for cars and vans to reduce pollution and improve air quality

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Clean mobility: Commission welcomes European Parliament adoption of new CO2 emission standards for cars and vans to reduce pollution and improve air quality

27/03/2019The European Parliament today agreed on CO2 emission standards for new cars and vans in the EU for the period after 2020 – a significant step towards decarbonising and modernising the European mobility sector and put the EU on track to become climate neutral. As a result of the new rules, in 2030, emissions from new cars will have to be 37.5% lower and emissions from new vans 31% lower, compared to 2021.

The new CO2 standards are part of the clean mobility package and a stepping stone towards a modernised, and more competitive European transport sector, and the road towards a climate-neutral economy in line with the EU's commitments under the Paris Agreement. The new rules contribute to implementing the Juncker Commission priority of a resilient Energy Union and a forwa..