Extend EU CO2 rules for cars, vans to low-carbon aluminium, industry groups say
( May 18, 2026, 09:37 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The planned EU carbon dioxide rules for cars and vans should be extended to low-carbon materials such as aluminium as excluding them would undermine industrial competitiveness and create regulatory inconsistencies, industry groups have said. The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association and European Aluminium also urged the EU to introduce the compensatory mechanism before 2035 to boost demand for greener materials used in vehicle manufacturing.Full prese release follows, and can be found below....
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