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Fines for climate sinners: The road to relief for car companies is so rocky

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Published: September 25th, 2024,
Last updated: September 26th, 2024

Mercedes boss Ola Källenius also sells too few EVs on the European market.
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Pressure is mounting on the EU Commission to bring forward the statutory review of the CO2 fleet limits from 2026 to 2025. Jens Gieseke (CDU), Coordinator in the Transport Committee, is calling for a „clear commitment“ from the responsible Commissioners, Wopke Hoekstra and Teresa Ribera, in the hearings „for flexibility and not to stick rigidly to the 2026 revision.“ He attached conditions to this: „Without this clear commitment, I will refuse to give my consent to these commissioners.“ The hearings are expected to take place from Nov. 4.

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