Stop petrol and diesel: there is an agreement with the EU

From the EU there is an agreement to stop the distribution of gasoline and diesel: here’s when and how to do all the steps

A necessary trilogue between the Eurochambre, the Council of the EU and the Commission from which a historic decision for the EU emerged. An agreement approved and signed for the common good, also in view of the 2030 Agenda.

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At the end of the trilogue between Eurocamera, the Council of the EU and the Commission, an agreement was reached on one of the pillars of Fit for 55. In particular, an agreement was reached according to which, from 2035 , new cars will no longer be sold external combustion production. This date will come gradually in stages, having decided it 13 years in advance, it is conceivable that the objective set by the agreement can be achieved. The only thing missing is the approval of the Eurocamera and the Council of the EU to close the formality.

The agreement is considered one of the priorities of the Czech Presidency because it is a real revolution. Macronian Pascal Canfin, as chairman of the European Parliament’s environment committee, said: “This is a historic decision. We are also starting the process to have, in 2025, after a precise assessment of financial needs, a transition fund dedicated to employees in the sector and in 2023 a new law will accelerate the distribution of company fleets”.

Stop petrol and diesel: pollution must be reduced at all costs

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As expected, the agreement provides for a step-by-step process, from intermediate penalties starting from the reduction of 55% of emissions from new cars put on the market, by manufacturers, by 2030, to more than 50% of those of new utility vehicles. . The Motor Valley amendment, already known from Italy, will allow small producers an exemption, already granted this summer, according to which until 2035 they can continue to produce traditional cars. The agreement has the sole objective of achieving 100% zero-emission cars and vans by 2035.

The Council of the EU explained that the agreement also includes a series of regulatory incentives which will be maintained for zero and low emission vehicles until 2030. There will also be a review clause which will ensure an evaluation of progress made towards the achievement of the objectives. from 2026.