Agora VerkehrswendeMar 11
Im Koalitionsausschuss soll es heute auch um die #CO2Standards für Pkw und das #Klimaschutzprogramm gehen. Angesichts der hohen Preise für Benzin und Diesel ist es umso wichtiger, die Umstellung auf den elektrischen Antrieb zu beschleunigen. Den Zustand „Lost in Transformation“ kann sich Europa nicht länger leisten. Siehe dazu den Kommentar von Christian Hochfeld, Direktor von Agora Verkehrswende, von Dezember 2025: https://www.agora-verkehrswende.de/veroeffentlichungen/eu-autopaket-lost-in-transformation
#Verkehrswende #Elektromobilität
EU-Autopaket: Lost in Transformation

Der Wettbewerb um die schnell wachsenden Märkte der Elektromobilität ist global in vollem Gang. Die im Autopaket von der EU-Kommission vorgeschlagene Revision der CO2-Flottengrenzwerte birgt die Gefahr, die Verunsicherung für den Automobilstandort Deutschland und Europa weiter zu verstärken. Aber den Zustand „Lost in Transformation“ kann sich Europa nicht länger leisten. Denn China wartet nicht darauf, bis Deutschland und Europa ihren Entwicklungsrückstand aufgeholt haben.

Jaap BurgerFeb 9, 2024

The only useful application of e-fuels seems to be as a political lubricant. It may get the engine running again, but it voids the warranty, compromises longevity and proves to be a triple unsustainable solution.

https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/blockade-lifted-germany-gives-way-on-eus-2040-truck-co2-rules/
#co2standards #efuels

Blockade lifted: Germany gives way on EU’s 2040 truck CO2 rules

A last-minute deal in Berlin has paved the way for the approval of the EU’s 2040 target of reducing heavy-du

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Jaap BurgerFeb 6, 2024

Discuss anything to do with combustion technology (electricity, heating, CO2 emissions from cars and trucks, other tailpipe emissions) and you can be sure that Germany's NEIN will enter the room as this decade's version of Monty Python's Spanish Inquisition.

https://www.euractiv.com/section/transport/news/exclusive-germany-poised-to-repeat-blockade-on-combustion-engine-ban-for-trucks/
#EV #CO2standards

EXCLUSIVE: Germany poised to repeat blockade on combustion engine ban for trucks

After initially signalling agreement, Germany will surprisingly abstain from another EU transport law, an indu

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Show threadJaap BurgerNov 21, 2023
More on the #CO2standards for heavy-duty vehicles (🚛🚚🚌) and the attempt to water them down with the 'carbon correction factor' in this earlier thread: https://main.elk.zone/mastodon.social/@burger_jaap/111248701615811086
Jaap Burger (@[email protected])

European Member States have agreed on the proposed CO2 rules for heavy duty vehicles, maintaining the 2030 (-45%), 2035 (-65%) and 2040 (-90%) targets. 100% zero-emission buses will come 5 years later (2035), with a target of -85% for 2030. Yes, buses are always late. https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/10/16/council-agrees-on-new-rules-to-strengthen-co2-emission-standards-for-heavy-duty-vehicles/ #EV #Europe

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Jaap BurgerNov 21, 2023

At around noon CET today, the European Parliament plenary will vote on tightening CO2 standards for heavy duty vehicles (debate starting at 10 AM).
Attempts in committee and in the Council (Member States) to include fuel mix options in the CO2 standards were fortunately unsuccessful. See the attached post for more details.
There's still a risk that they will be introduced in plenary today.

https://main.elk.zone/mastodon.social/@burger_jaap/111386238235930487
#CO2standards

Jaap Burger (@[email protected])

"*May you live in interesting times *is an expression that can be interpreted as both a blessing and a curse. The regulation of Europe’s trucking sector emissions warrants the blessing of the expression well." Great piece from #ICCT's Eamonn Mulholland on the lingering threat of the carbon correction factor. The last two years of 🇪🇺 vehicle decarbonisation polices have shown that last-minute moves can water down ambitions. (👀 at you, 🇩🇪) https://www.euractiv.com/section/road-transport/opinion/alternative-fuels-proposal-threatens-ambitious-truck-emission-standards/

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Show threadJaap BurgerOct 24, 2023

Here's an excellent table from a researcher at the ICCT that compares the three positions:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/eamonn-mulholland-904a7970_were-one-step-closer-to-a-decarbonised-freight-activity-7122502602700795904-Hfik
#CO2standards

Eamonn Mulholland on LinkedIn: We're one step closer to a decarbonised freight sector. The European…

We're one step closer to a decarbonised freight sector. The European Parliament's ENVI committee have just voted to strengthen the proposal on CO2 standards…

Show threadJaap BurgerOct 24, 2023

This morning, the ENVI committee of the European Parliament voted on their position on the proposed CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles - broadly aligned with the Council position, a bit more ambitious on the trailers. Also here, no support for the fuels industry push for a 'carbon correction factor'

https://www.euractiv.com/section/freight/news/eu-lawmakers-agree-on-proposal-to-boost-uptake-of-clean-trucks-and-buses/
#CO2standards

EU lawmakers agree on proposal to boost uptake of clean trucks and buses

The European Parliament’s Environment Committee voted Tuesday (24 October) to support Commission targets to

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Show threadJaap BurgerOct 17, 2023
It is important to add that this is now the negotiating position of the member states (the so-called "general approach") for the upcoming trilogue. The other two negotiating parties: European Commission 🇪🇺 (the basis is their proposal) and the Environment Committee of the European Parliament, led by Dutch Green MEP Bas Eickhout. The Parliament is expected to adopt its position next week (24 Oct).
#CO2standards
Jaap BurgerMay 23, 2023

Important finding of new #ICCT briefing on 🇪🇺 #CO2standards for cars and vans:

As the share of EVs increases, new internal combustion engine cars may actually be more polluting. I am not sure that many #EV buyers will want to allow someone else to register a large fossil SUV🦕 because of their EV🔌

Jaap BurgerApr 20, 2023

"Our analysis shows that it is possible to increase the target from the -45% proposed by the Commission to -65% without danger that not enough public charging infrastructure would be available. On the contrary, leaving the Commission proposal unchanged would lead to underused infrastructure and tougher business cases for charge point operators."

#ElectricTrucks #CO2standards #AFIR #EVcharging
https://www.transportenvironment.org/discover/fully-charged-for-2030/

Fully charged for 2030 - Transport & Environment

New analysis of Europe's plans for public charging finds there will be enough infrastructure for higher EU electric truck targets in 2030.

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