''Ende gut, alles gut'': Commissioner Hedegaard welcomes agreement on the car emissions target. -European Commission, Statement

The European Commission welcomes the European Parliament's endorsement today of the new target for CO2 emissions from cars. The target of 95g CO2/km in 2021 will further reduce road transport emissions and make a substantial contribution to meeting the EU objective of cutting greenhouse gas emissions beyond 2020, as set out in the Commission's recent proposal for 2030 targets. 

Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said: ''Ende gut, alles gut. After long and difficult discussions, I'm glad that a deal was sealed which maintains ambition. This agreement gives the car industry planning certainty to produce more fuel efficient vehicles and saves consumers money. 

The 95g target is achievable by employing technologies available today. But it is clear that long-term clarity is important for the car industry. 

This is why the Commission will now focus on the next step and come up with ideas for a post-2020 target in the coming months'' 

For background information on the agreement on cars emissions, see http://ec.europa.eu/clima/news/articles/news_2014022501_en.htm

europa.eu

25/2/14 

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