EU Parliament Votes to End Sales of New Combustion Engine Cars by 2035
EU Moves Towards Zero-Emission Transport
Significant Milestone in Climate Action
The European Union has taken a historic step in its fight against climate change. The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favor of a law that will effectively ban the sale of new cars and vans with internal combustion engines from 2035 onwards.
The legislation, which still needs to be formally approved by the EU Council of Ministers, sets ambitious targets for reducing CO2 emissions from road transport. By 2030, new cars must emit 55% less CO2, and by 2035 they must emit zero CO2. This will require a rapid transition to electric vehicles and other zero-emission technologies.
The EU Parliament's vote is a clear signal of the determination of the European Union to tackle the climate crisis. Transport is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the EU, and the switch to zero-emission vehicles is essential to achieve the Union's climate goals.
The vote has been welcomed by environmental groups and the automotive industry. Environmental groups have long called for an end to the sale of new combustion engine vehicles, and the automotive industry is already investing heavily in electric vehicles and other zero-emission technologies.
The transition to zero-emission transport is a major challenge, but it is essential for the future of our planet. The EU's decision to ban the sale of new combustion engine vehicles by 2035 is a bold and ambitious move that will help to protect our environment and ensure a sustainable future for transport.
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