EU to water down landmark ban on new petrol and diesel cars

Move reduces obligations on car manufacturers to produce 100% zero emission vehicles beyond 2035 after heavy pressure from car industry and some EU statesThe EU has confirmed it will water down its landmark 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol or diesel cars, yielding to heavy pressure from the car industry and leaders from several EU member states including Germany and Italy.Under current legislation, manufacturers were obliged to ensure that 100% of production of cars and vans had zero emissions up to 2035. Continue reading...