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EU to Urge 2035 Goal to End Combustion-Engine Era in Autos
- Draft proposal would cut new car emissions to zero in 14 years
- Renewable energy target may be increased to 40% by end-decade
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The European Union is set to propose all new cars sold from 2035 should have zero emissions, as part of an unprecedented plan to align its economy with more ambitious climate targets.
The European Commission, the bloc’s regulatory arm, plans to require emissions from new cars and vans to fall by 65% from 2030 and drop to zero from 2035, according to an EU document seen by Bloomberg News. The tougher pollution standards will be complemented by rules that will oblige national governments to bolster vehicle charging infrastructure.