EU's 2035 ban on polluting cars carries big risks, including dependence on China, auditors warn

By Jakub Krupa and Stefano Porciello ( April 22, 2024, 16:05 GMT | Insight) -- The EU's plan for a de facto ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2035 faces "significant challenges" as European leaders need to make sure it "does not come with a high price tag for its industrial sovereignty and its citizens," the European Court of Auditors has said. In a highly unusual media note, it said policy pushes to reduce emissions, promote alternative fuels and move drivers to electric cars have struggled to meet their targets or bring risks with them.The EU's plan for a de facto ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2035 faces "significant challenges" as European leaders need to make sure it "does not come with a high price tag for its industrial sovereignty and its citizens," the European Court of Auditors has said....

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EU's 2035 ban on polluting cars carries big risks, including dependence on China, auditors warn

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