Emissions

Europe poised to water down landmark 2035 ban on new diesel and gasoline cars

Europe is expected to significantly ease its ambitious 2035 ban on new gasoline and diesel car sales, a move driven by intensive lobbying from Germany and other countries. The proposed 'e-fuels' exemption would allow internal combustion engine vehicles to continue being sold if they exclusively run on carbon-neutral synthetic fuels, creating a potential loophole in the original environmental legislation.