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Study says European carmakers are on track to meet EU emissions limits by 2027
A study says European carmakers are on track to meet the European Union’s CO2 limits by the end of 2027.
The study, by the transport lobby group Transport & Environment, says they have already met 75% of the targets.
Carmakers have until the end of 2027 to meet them fully, and many may do so earlier.
Sales of electric cars have risen in many European countries in recent months, helped by high oil prices and government purchase incentives.
More electric models are also available, including smaller cars, though combustion-engine cars remain more common in the under-€25,000 price range.
The study says the final quarter of 2026 will be a key moment as discussions on the CO2 targets conclude.
Policymakers will then face decisions about the targets and the role of alternatives such as biofuels.
A study by Transport & Environment says all European carmakers are on track to meet the European Union’s CO2 limits by the end of 2027.
European carmakers have already met 75% of the requirements, according to the study.
The study says many manufacturers may reach the targets before the deadline.
Electric car sales have risen in many European countries in recent months, aided by high oil prices and government incentives.
More than 150 electric car models are now on the market, nearly 40 of them launched in the first half of the year.
- Who
- European carmakers.
- What
- A Transport & Environment study says they are on track to meet EU CO2 limits.
- When
- By the end of 2027. The study was published during the week before the article.
- Where
- The European Union.
- Why
- The study says electric car sales have risen, supported by high oil prices, government incentives and a wider choice of models.
The automotive industry
Transport & Environment
Ability to meet the targets
The automotive industry
Some industry statements had said the targets could not be met.
Transport & Environment
The study says all European carmakers are on track to meet the targets by 2027.
The signs are clear: The CO2 targets are working as expected.
The final quarter of 2026 will be the key moment for the European industry.
Politicians must act decisively to protect the population and make this the last fossil energy crisis.
The study says European carmakers had already met 75% of the emissions requirements.
The study identifies this as a key moment for the European industry as negotiations on CO2 targets conclude.
The deadline for full implementation of the emissions requirements.
- Progress so far
- 75% of requirements met
- Deadline
- End of 2027
- Electric models available
- More than 150
- Models launched in first half of the year
- Almost 40
- Share of models supplied by European carmakers
- Almost 60%
Sources
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