Regulation & Safety

VW wants EU to soften CO2 emissions targets it likely will miss

VW ID4 charging — Slower demand for electric vehicles means automakers such as VW may miss the EU's next CO2 reduction target.

B

By:

Bloomberg

March 14, 2024 03:56 PM

Volkswagen Group wants European regulators to walk back CO2 emissions targets that are set to kick in next year and expose the automaker to hefty fines.

Featured Stories

Donald Trump revokes EV policies with speed — and uncertain legal standing

President Donald Trump is slated to sign a bill that would roll back California's clean transportation waivers, one of many moves to unravel federal support for EVs.

Donald Trump revokes EV policies with speed — and uncertain legal standing

First wind tunnel, turbine cars and minivans: 100 years of Chrysler innovations

First wind tunnel, turbine cars and minivans: 100 years of Chrysler innovations

Waymo leads autonomy race, but Tesla could quickly close gap in competition of ‘heavyweights’

Waymo leads autonomy race, but Tesla could quickly close gap in competition of ‘heavyweights’

New Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa faces series of hurdles

New Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa faces series of hurdles

Latest News

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: More comfortable, light steering and a step forward

Ford recalls more than 40,000 Lightning electric pickups in U.S., Canada for risk of detached control arm

Hrizn unveils AI-driven dealership marketing software

Guest column: Shifting from F&I protection to full performance

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.

See More in Regulation & Safety

Senate votes to end California ban on gasoline cars, sends bill to Trump

Senate to vote this week on bill to bar California 2035 EV plan

U.S. expected to declare Biden fuel economy rules exceeded legal authority

Daily 5 report for May 14: Do self-driving vehicle recalls get more attention than others?

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.