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EU Unveils 90% Car Emission Cut by 2035

12/17/2025

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On December 16, 2025, the European Commission unveiled a regulation to reduce car emissions 90% by 2035.
The plan allows a 10% hybrid/combustion allowance, offset by low-carbon steel or sustainable fuels.
From 2035, only 100% electric vehicles will be registered, with some hybrids permitted under strict conditions.
The Commission proposes incentives for electric cars, including purchase bonuses and toll reductions, to balance decarbonization with competitiveness amid Germany and China pressures.

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On December 16, 2025, the European Commission unveiled a regulation to reduce car emissions 90% by 2035.
The plan allows a 10% hybrid/combustion allowance, offset by low-carbon steel or sustainable fuels.
From 2035, only 100% electric vehicles will be registered, with some hybrids permitted under strict conditions.
The Commission proposes incentives for electric cars, including purchase bonuses and toll reductions, to balance decarbonization with competitiveness amid Germany and China pressures.