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EU Parliament Prepares to Vote on Three-Year CO₂ Limit Averaging for Automakers

The proposal aims to ease automakers' compliance with stricter 2025 emission targets but raises concerns over increased emissions and regulatory credibility.

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Overview

  • The European Commission has proposed allowing automakers to meet CO₂ fleet emission limits by averaging emissions over 2025–2027 instead of annual compliance.
  • The EU Parliament is set to vote on the proposal on Thursday, May 8, 2025, with support from industry groups and some MEPs.
  • Under current rules, failing to meet 2025 targets would result in fines of €95 per excess gram of CO₂ per vehicle sold, with major automakers like Volkswagen and Renault lobbying for more flexibility.
  • Experts warn that the proposed measure could raise fleet emissions by 5–7 g/km in 2025 and delay EV adoption by 4–7 percentage points, undermining EU climate goals.
  • Some manufacturers, such as BMW and Volvo, are on track to meet or exceed the targets, while others, including Audi and Mazda, face significant shortfalls.