EV quota vote by EU

About 40% of auto makers’ range could be forced to become electric by 2030.

That’s if the European parliament passes such measures on October 4, with its environment ministers having until October 9 to agree – or not.

The proposals going before the parliament also include major reductions in the allowable carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from vehicles.

A cut of 40% of CO2 emissions by 2030, using the 2021 official figures as a baseline, has been proposed, The Irish Times

reports.

With EVs, there’s a move to force car makers to sell 40% of their range with electric power by 2030, although it’s expected that a compromise proposal of 35% electric cars is more likely to go to the vote, the Times says.

Ireland’s government already aims to have any new car sold there by 2030 to be electric.

Some suggestions include a sales mandate that rewards auto makers opting for zero emission vehicles and penalising those that don’t.

It’s believed that would help make EVs more affordable.

A poll reveals some 40% of consumers across Europe would be at least prepared to consider an electric car for their next purchase, while 12% would very likely buy an EV next.

The new proposals have been met with dismay by the European car industry, The Irish Times says. Tough penalties proposed include a 5% increase in the CO2 reduction figure for those who miss the EV quota.

The ACEA, representing the European car industry at governmental and EU level, has said employment could be severely impacted by such proposals.

“Auto manufacturers are eager to move as fast as they can towards zero-emission vehicles,” ACEA secretary general Erik Jonnaert says. “However, the entire European automotive supply chain will need to transform at a pace which is manageable, protecting employment and the long-term viability of the sector. This report makes it clear that overly stringent CO2 targets, as well as unrealistic sales quota for battery electric vehicles, could lead to serious structural problems across the EU.”