EU automakers lobby backs lawmaker’s push to weaken post-2035 CO2 rules
By Louis de Briant ( May 13, 2026, 10:59 GMT | Insight) -- Europe’s auto industry has welcomed proposals from European Parliament rapporteur Massimiliano Salini to weaken the EU’s post-2035 CO2 targets for cars and vans, including a plan allowing manufacturers to meet 10 percent of the overall target through fuel credits and 7 percent through low-carbon steel credits. Salini's draft report would also classify some e-fuel and biofuel vehicles as zero-emission and ease compliance rules for plug-in hybrids.European carmakers have welcomed a proposal from EU lawmaker Massimiliano Salini to weaken post-2035 carbon dioxide emissions targets for cars and vans....
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