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EU's car emissions standards face pushback from five EU countries

( March 18, 2026, 17:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU's CO2 emissions standards for cars should be revised to ensure technological neutrality and protect industrial competitiveness, five EU countries said in a joint document. Czechia, Hungary, Italy, Poland and Slovakia warn that the current framework risks favoring electrification at the expense of alternative low-emission solutions. They call for recognizing sustainable fuels, easing compliance rules and aligning targets with the market.Introduction to the joint non-paper follows. Full paper can be found in the attached files....

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