Against this backdrop, the German government has reportedly decided to push for further changes in Brussels. According to Automobilwoche, these include:
- Less stringent requirements for plug-in hybrids
- Permitted excess emissions after 2035 do not need to be fully offset
- Vehicles powered exclusively by e-fuels should be ‘immediately’ classified as zero-emission vehicles
- CO₂ interim targets before 2035 should be made more flexible
- The German government rejects the planned supercredits for electric vehicles under 4.20 metres in length
- The government also rejects the proposed regulation for corporate fleets
Germany always sucked. Before fighting electric cars they were pushing EU to get addicted to Russian gas and shutting down nuclear power plants. Before that they were split in two countries and one wasn’t that great. And before that…
Well the east had great public transport, cheap rents and free healthcare.