Lobbying on Revision of the CO2 emission standards for cars and vans

Revision of the CO2 emission standards for cars and vans

Climate action, Transport

The EU rules on CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans is a key policy to reduce road transport CO2 emissions and reach the Union's climate objectives. This initiative will revise the current rules, based on a fact-based analysis, taking into account all relevant technological developments, and the importance of an economically viable and socially fair transition towards zero-emission mobility.

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78 responses

Consultation response

Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs, 10 Oct 2025

BEUC strongly support the current targets set in Regulation (EU) 2019/631. Electric cars are to be the go-to choice for consumers looking to cut their mobility costs. For some, it is already the case today. Most importantly, financial benefits of EVs are the most pronounced in the second-hand…

German Industry Demands Weaker EU Car Emissions Targets

Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V., 10 Oct 2025

The organization requests lifting the 2035 combustion engine ban, reducing targets to -90 percent, and recognizing plug-in hybrids and renewable fuels as long-term solutions. They argue that demand for electric mobility is not growing as expected and penalties must be avoided at all costs.

This would avoid placing additional burdens on industry and not further restrict investment options.

Environmental goals lose as weaker targets delay the transition to zero-emission vehicles.

European Steel Association urges lifecycle emissions in vehicle CO2 rules

The European Steel Association, 10 Oct 2025

The association requests flexibilities for carmakers in meeting targets through lifecycle emissions accounting, including embedded emissions from materials. They propose eco-innovation credits for sourcing low CO2 steel made in the EU.

This would create market demand for their low CO2 steel products.

EDF urges EU to maintain 2035 combustion engine ban

ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE, 10 Oct 2025

EDF calls for maintaining the 2035 ban on new combustion engine vehicles and keeping focus on battery electric vehicles. They argue plug-in hybrids should be treated as transitional only and that alternative fuels should be reserved for aviation and maritime transport.

This provides regulatory stability for EDF's investments in electric mobility infrastructure and charging networks.

Alternative fuel producers lose potential market share to electricity providers like EDF.

BMW Urges EU to Recognize Lifecycle Emissions in CO2 Standards

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, 10 Oct 2025

BMW requests revising 2030 CO2 targets to reflect market conditions, introducing a Carbon Correction Factor for renewable fuels, and adopting lifecycle assessment methodology. They argue the current tailpipe-only approach ignores broader emissions and undervalues plug-in hybrids, hydrogen vehicles, and carbon-neutral fuels.

This would allow BMW to continue selling profitable combustion and hybrid vehicles beyond 2035.

Climate goals lose as delayed electrification extends reliance on fossil fuel infrastructure.

Shell urges EU to recognise biofuels in car emissions targets

Shell Companies, 10 Oct 2025

Shell wants carbon neutral fuels like biofuels to count toward meeting the 100% CO2 reduction target for 2035. They propose introducing a vehicle category for carbon neutral fuel-only vehicles and applying a Carbon Correction Factor to reflect renewable fuels in the EU fuel pool. Shell argues this would complement electrification and help meet climate goals when battery electric vehicles face affordability and infrastructure challenges.

This would protect Shell's biofuel investments and maintain demand for internal combustion engine vehicles.

Electric vehicle manufacturers lose competitive advantage as combustion engine vehicles remain viable longer.

Eni urges EU to recognize biofuels in car emission standards

Eni S.p.A., 10 Oct 2025

Eni proposes a new vehicle category for cars running exclusively on sustainable, CO2-neutral fuels. They advocate for a life-cycle approach to measure emissions rather than just tailpipe output. The company also suggests a carbon correction factor to reflect renewable fuel use.

This would protect Eni's significant investments in biorefineries and ensure demand for its products.

Electric vehicle manufacturers may lose their exclusive regulatory advantage under a life-cycle assessment.

Iberdrola urges maintaining 2035 zero-emission vehicle target

IBERDROLA, 8 Oct 2025

Iberdrola requests maintaining the 100% CO2 reduction target for 2035 and avoiding exemptions for climate-neutral fuels. They call for stronger alignment with charging infrastructure rollout and harmonised vehicle labelling across Member States.

This would accelerate demand for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure where Iberdrola operates.

Fossil fuel companies lose market share as electricity replaces petroleum-based fuels.

European Aluminium calls for technology-neutral approach to vehicle emissions

European Aluminium AISBL, 10 Oct 2025

The organization requests that technology neutrality guide the revision and that requirements promote energy efficient vehicles. They advocate for energy efficiency targets or labeling for electric vehicles, citing aluminium's role in making cars lighter and more efficient.

This would create market demand for aluminium as a lightweighting material across all vehicle types.

German energy industry urges maintaining 2035 zero-emission car target

BDEW Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e. V., 10 Oct 2025

BDEW demands the EU maintains the 100 per cent emission-free target for 2035 to ensure market reliability. They also insist that hybrids are not classified as zero-emission vehicles to avoid undermining the transition.

This protects the billions invested in charging networks and ensures high station occupancy.

Makers of hybrid vehicles lose the chance to qualify their cars as zero-emission.

German machinery industry urges technology-neutral approach to EU vehicle emissions

Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e.V., 10 Oct 2025

VDMA requests immediate revision of CO2 fleet regulations to allow plug-in hybrids and combustion vehicles using renewable fuels beyond 2035. They argue current battery-only approach is unrealistic and harms European competitiveness. They want well-to-wheel emissions assessment replacing tank-to-wheel metrics.

This would protect their members' investments in combustion engine technology and supply chains.

Climate goals lose momentum as combustion engines remain eligible longer than planned.

Deutsche Umwelthilfe rejects any weakening of EU CO2 fleet standards

Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V., 10 Oct 2025

DUH demands binding 2030 and 2035 CO2 fleet targets be maintained or strengthened with no loopholes. They oppose crediting biofuels or e-fuels and want PHEVs excluded from preferential treatment, arguing real-world PHEV emissions are 3-5 times higher than official values.

This preserves regulatory certainty for environmental advocacy and prevents loopholes that would undermine climate policy.

Automakers lose flexibility to use biofuels and PHEVs for compliance, forcing faster investments in full electrification.

Transport Union Calls CO2 Targets Unviable Without Infrastructure Support

International Road Transport Union Permanent Delegation to the EU, 10 Oct 2025

IRU requests that emission reduction targets be aligned with enabling conditions including affordable vehicles, charging infrastructure, and grid capacity. They advocate for concurrent reviews every 2-3 years and technology-neutral approaches including carbon-neutral fuels.

This would give transport operators more time and flexibility to transition while avoiding costly infrastructure investments.

Climate goals are undermined by delaying zero-emission vehicle adoption and allowing continued fossil fuel use.

Fuel Industry Coalition Urges Recognition of Renewable Fuels in EU CO2 Standards

EUROGAS, 8 Oct 2025

The Network requests that CO2 neutral fuels be recognized in the regulation with a Carbon Correction Factor reflecting their market share. They want a new vehicle category for cars running exclusively on these fuels, with zero-emission status equivalent to electric vehicles.

This would create regulatory recognition and market demand for their renewable fuel products.

Electric vehicle manufacturers lose their exclusive zero-emission regulatory advantage and preferential market position.

European Biogas Association urges technology-neutral approach to car emissions

European Biogas Association, 7 Oct 2025

The association requests formal recognition of CO2-neutral fuels like biomethane in emission standards. They advocate for a Carbon Correction Factor and a dedicated vehicle category for cars powered by certified CO2-neutral fuels.

This would give biomethane the same regulatory recognition as battery-electric vehicles and drive investment in renewable fuel production.

Stellantis Urges Five-Year Averaging for EU CO2 Targets

Stellantis, 10 Oct 2025

Stellantis requests five-year averaging periods for meeting CO2 targets, extended timelines for van targets from three to five years, and reintroduction of overweighting for electric commercial vehicles. They argue current trajectories risk imposing impossible requirements given charging infrastructure gaps and market realities.

This would give them greater freedom in product planning and reduce financial pressure from meeting annual targets.

Climate goals lose momentum as slower fleet decarbonization delays removal of older, more polluting vehicles.

German conservation group NABU urges maintaining EU car emissions targets

Naturschutzbund Deutschland e.V., 10 Oct 2025

The organization urges keeping the 2030 and 2035 zero-emission targets as agreed in 2023. They oppose including biofuels or life-cycle analysis in the regulation. They call for annual targets with a banking and borrowing system instead of five-year cycles.

This would preserve biodiversity by blocking biofuels expansion in transport.

Carmakers lose flexibility to delay electrification and continue combustion technology investments.

German Steel Industry Urges Credits for Low-Emission Steel in Cars

Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl, 10 Oct 2025

The organization requests introduction of 'Super Credits' allowing carmakers to improve fleet-wide CO2 emissions by using EU-produced low-emission steel. They advocate accounting CO2-reduced materials in vehicle production towards tailpipe emissions, maintaining technology openness without quotas.

This would create guaranteed demand for their increasingly available low-emission steel production.

Non-EU steel producers lose market access as credits apply only to EU-produced steel.

E-Mobility Europe urges EU to maintain 2035 zero-emission vehicle targets

E-MOBILITY EUROPE, 10 Oct 2025

The organization calls for maintaining the 2035 combustion engine phase-out with annual CO2 reduction steps instead of one-off deadlines. They want tailpipe methodology preserved, e-fuels and biofuels excluded from compliance, and PHEVs kept as transitional technologies only.

This would secure predictable investment conditions for the electric vehicle ecosystem and battery supply chains.

Fossil fuel suppliers and combustion engine manufacturers lose their market as vehicles fully transition to electric.

German consumer group urges EU to uphold CO2 fleet targets

Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband, 10 Oct 2025

The organization demands that existing CO2 fleet limits be maintained without weakening. They argue that softening targets would undermine the transition to sustainable vehicles and send a devastating signal to consumers. They also call for efficiency requirements for battery electric vehicles based on kWh/km consumption, and mandatory cradle-to-grave life cycle analyses for all vehicles.

Maintaining strict CO2 targets would ensure consumers gain access to affordable zero-emission vehicles and lower operating costs.

Car manufacturers lose flexibility to delay investment in clean technologies and continue selling high-emission premium vehicles.

eFuel Alliance calls for carbon-neutral fuels in EU car standards

eFuel Alliance, 10 Oct 2025

The organization requests that the EU recognize all sustainable fuels, including biofuels and synthetic fuels, as carbon-neutral in vehicle regulations. They want a Carbon Correction Factor to reflect available sustainable fuels and a new zero-emission vehicle category for cars running exclusively on these fuels.

This would give their sustainable fuel products the same regulatory recognition as electric vehicles.

Electric vehicle manufacturers lose their exclusive claim to zero-emission status and regulatory advantages.

Biodiesel board demands tech neutrality in EU vehicle standards

European Biodiesel Board, 7 Oct 2025

The organization calls for a new vehicle category running exclusively on sustainable biofuels. They want these fuels recognized as zero-emission in their use phase to match electric vehicles. Additionally, they propose a Carbon Correction Factor to reflect the climate benefits of renewable fuels.

This would secure long-term demand for biofuels and provide much needed investment certainty.

Pure electric vehicle manufacturers would lose their exclusive status as zero-emission providers.

German electrical industry urges maintaining CO₂ fleet targets for 2030 and 2035

ZVEI e.V. - Verband der Elektro- und Digitalindustrie, 10 Oct 2025

ZVEI calls for maintaining the CO₂ fleet targets for 2030 and 2035 to provide planning certainty for companies that have invested in zero-emission technologies. They emphasize the need to expand charging infrastructure aligned with fleet limits and reduce electricity costs. The organization advocates for strengthening Europe's battery and semiconductor industries through extended support measures and streamlined approval processes.

This would protect their members' investments in electric vehicle components and manufacturing capacity.

Weakening targets would harm consumers by delaying climate protection and reducing innovation incentives.

FinMobility demands technology neutrality in EU vehicle CO2 standards

FinMobility ry, 9 Oct 2025

The group demands a neutral definition for fuels that includes sustainable biofuels. They propose a mechanism to account for the benefits of renewable fuels.

This allows the transport industry to continue using efficient internal combustion engines.

Purely electric vehicle manufacturers would lose their exclusive regulatory status and market recognition.

Gas Distributors Urge Life-Cycle Assessment in EU Vehicle CO2 Standards

Gas Distributors for Sustainability, 9 Oct 2025

The organization requests full life-cycle assessment of all energy sources and vehicle types in CO2 standards. They argue current tailpipe-only methodology favors battery electric vehicles and overlooks bio-CNG performance. Policy should integrate carbon correction factors or full footprint analysis while ensuring technology neutrality.

This would legitimize their bio-CNG technology and protect their gas distribution infrastructure investments.

The electric vehicle industry loses its regulatory advantage from current tailpipe-only standards.

Nordic Logistics Association urges higher weight limits for electric vans

Nordic Logistics Association, 10 Oct 2025

NLA requests raising the weight limit for electric vans to 4,250 kg. They want these vehicles exempt from truck rules to maintain loading capacity. A testing environment should evaluate how weight changes affect road safety.

This would reduce administrative costs and improve efficiency for road transport companies.

The public could face higher risks if heavier vehicles compromise road safety.

Moeve urges inclusion of renewable fuels in CO2 standards

Moeve, 10 Oct 2025

Moeve recommends a new vehicle category for CO2-neutral fuels. These fuels should be treated as zero-emission in the use phase. They also propose a Carbon Correction Factor for compliance calculations.

This policy would drive demand for Moeve's massive investments in renewable fuel production.

Electric vehicle makers lose their unique regulatory advantage over internal combustion engines.

CLECAT Urges Technology-Neutral CO2 Standards for Vans

CLECAT - European association for forwarding, transport, logistic and Customs services, 10 Oct 2025

CLECAT requests technology-neutral standards and financial incentives to support the freight sector. They also urge the rapid expansion of charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles.

Logistics firms would benefit from lower compliance costs and greater choice of vehicles.

Environmental groups may find that using bridging technologies slows down full electrification.

AECC urges technology-neutral approach to vehicle CO2 emission standards

AECC, 10 Oct 2025

AECC requests a life-cycle based, technology-neutral CO2 emissions limit and a carbon correction. They argue for a workable definition of CO2-neutral fuels including sustainable biofuels. They propose a ZEV category for vehicles running exclusively on these fuels.

The organization would maintain the relevance of its exhaust-treatment products in modern fleets.

The pure electromobility sector loses its exclusive regulatory support and competitive advantage.

ICCT backs 2035 car targets and proposes credit banking

International Council on Clean Transportation, 10 Oct 2025

The ICCT recommends maintaining the 2035 zero-emission targets to ensure long-term planning security. They suggest a banking and borrowing mechanism to reward manufacturers that exceed CO2 standards. They also argue that vehicle tailpipe and fuel life-cycle regulations should remain separate.

This would reward front-runners while providing manufacturers with flexibility for vehicle introduction.

The climate suffers if the underestimated real-world emissions of hybrids are not corrected.

Ferrari seeks continued CO2 exemptions and technology-neutral rules

Ferrari, 10 Oct 2025

Ferrari calls for consistent flexibilities for small-volume manufacturers. They urge the EU to adopt technological neutrality, promoting alternative fuels alongside electric vehicles.

This would allow Ferrari to preserve its engine heritage while lowering electrification costs.

ePURE Urges Inclusion of Renewable Ethanol in Car CO2 Standards

European Producers Union of Renewable Ethanol, 7 Oct 2025

ePURE calls for a technology-neutral approach that recognizes crop-based ethanol as a carbon-neutral fuel. They request that vehicle emissions be measured on a full life-cycle basis rather than just tailpipe emissions. The organization also proposes a carbon correction factor to account for renewable fuels already in use.

This would secure the long-term market for European ethanol producers and their agricultural suppliers.

The proposal harms the exclusive regulatory push for electric vehicles and their related infrastructure.

CELSA Group pushes for life-cycle carbon accounting in car regulations

CELSA Group, 10 Oct 2025

CELSA calls for including full life-cycle emissions in vehicle standards to reflect embedded carbon in materials. They suggest eco-innovation credits for manufacturers using European low-carbon steel and mandatory environmental labeling.

This would increase demand for CELSA's low-carbon steel in the European automotive sector.

Non-EU material suppliers might lose market share to lower-carbon, European-made steel alternatives.

Consultation response

Fondazione Think Tank ECCO ETS, 10 Oct 2025

The European Regulation on CO2 Emissions for Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles constitutes the main pillar of the European Unions climate and industrial policies in the automotive sector. It has historically provided a clear and credible trajectory, enabling the industry and the entire…

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ASOCIACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE FABRICANTES DE AUTOMÓVILES Y CAMIONES, 10 Oct 2025

El sector de la automoción europeo atraviesa un punto crítico, marcado por rápidos avances tecnológicos, restricciones comerciales y una creciente competencia global, en un contexto muy distinto al que se definieron los actuales objetivos de reducción de CO. Tal como señala la Comunicación Una…

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Czech Automotive Industry Association, 10 Oct 2025

The European Commissions review of Regulation (EU) 2019/631 must recalibrate the path towards climate-neutral mobility. Market reality shows that the 2030 and 2035 targets are not achievable under todays conditions. It is therefore imperative to revise these targets and introduce flexibilities,…

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PFA - Filière Automobile Mobilités, 10 Oct 2025

Please find attached our position paper. The European automotive industry, more committed than ever to the 2050 climate neutrality goal set by the Paris Agreement, positions itself as a solutions-driven sector in the face of the climate challenge. However, two years after the decision to ban the…

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Lucid Europe B.V., 10 Oct 2025

Lucid Group, Inc. welcomes the opportunity to submit this response to the Commissions Call for Evidence on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans. Please find enclosed our detailed position.

UPEI calls for technology-neutral approach to car CO2 standards

The Voice of Europe's Independent Energy and Mobility Suppliers, 10 Oct 2025

UPEI recommends replacing zero with net zero and introducing a Carbon Correction Factor. They propose a new vehicle category powered exclusively by carbon-neutral fuels.

This secures a future market for liquid fuels, benefiting independent energy suppliers.

Pure electrification strategies lose their exclusive regulatory advantage over alternative fuels.

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Lubrizol, 29 Aug 2025

Lubrizol supports the EUs continued commitment to technological neutrality and policy coherence as outlined in the call. However, we believe that the current regulatory framework, centred exclusively on tailpipe emissions, risks creating unintended imbalances. A regulation that mandates 100%…

EWABA urges EU to recognize biofuels as CO2-neutral

EWABA, 10 Oct 2025

EWABA recommends a technology-neutral definition of CO2-neutral fuels to include sustainable biofuels. They also propose a Carbon Correction Factor to acknowledge the contribution of renewable fuels.

Recognition would provide regulatory certainty and incentivise investment across the biofuel value chain.

The electric vehicle industry would lose its exclusive regulatory status as the sole zero-emission solution.

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Zentralverband Deutsches Kfz-Gewerbe e.V., 9 Oct 2025

Siehe beigefügte Stellungnahme: ZDK_Stellungnahme_Flottenregulierung_06102025.pdf

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INEOS AG, 9 Oct 2025

INEOS Automotive strongly believes that Europe should adopt a more customer-centric and realistic approach to decarbonisation with a comprehensive strategy to reduce emissions and improve efficiencies across all industry sectors in a more structured manner. Genuine technology neutrality means…

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Suomen Osuuskauppojen Keskuskunta, 16 Sept 2025

S Group is a customer-owned Finnish network of companies in the retail and service sectors, with approximately 2,000 outlets in Finland and Estonia. S Group consists of 19 regional cooperatives and their central organization SOK owned by the co-operatives. S Group engages e.g. in supermarket trade,…

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The Shift Project, 3 Sept 2025

Le rôle du législateur européen est de fixer des objectifs clairs et contraignants, afin dorienter les politiques industrielles vers la neutralité carbone en 2050. Pour la plupart des entreprises, le climat nest pas l'objectif central : cest au cadre réglementaire européen de donner une trajectoire…

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European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition, 10 Oct 2025

By de facto focusing only on pure electrification, the Regulation has forced the EU industry to compete in sectors where it does not enjoy a comparative advantage. This has led to inefficient decarbonisation and unintended deindustrialization in the EU auto sector. Broader compliance options, such…

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Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens, 3 Sept 2025

The Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA) urges and recommends EU decisionmakers to take the valued contribution of historic vehicles (HVs) to cultural heritage into consideration. To keep historic vehicles on the road, as a living example of our motoring heritage that is shared…

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Grand Est-Europe, 10 Oct 2025

La région Grand Est se distingue par limportance de sa filière automobile, 1ère branche industrielle, qui y représentent 117 000 emplois, répartis au sein de 2300 établissements. Le Grand Est représente un quart de lactivité automobile française en volume de production et dexportation. Au regard de…

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Mobilians, 10 Oct 2025

To achieve de-carbonization of the European mobility sector, Mobilians recommends: Broaden the methodology maintaining technology neutrality: Introduce a Carbon Correction Factor (CCF) to recognise renewable and climate-neutral energy carriers alongside BEVs, moving from a purely tailpipe-based…

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NISSAN AUTOMOTIVE EUROPE, 10 Oct 2025

To ensure a fair and inclusive transition to zero-emission mobility, this transformation must benefit all Europeans, leaving no workers, regions or consumers behind. In order to maintain social acceptance, measures must support employment, affordability, and regional cohesion. Dedicated social…

Finnish Bioenergy Association calls for lifting ICE ban, embracing carbon-neutral fuels

Bioenergia ry - Bioenergy Association of Finland, 10 Oct 2025

The organization requests removing the categorical ban on internal combustion engines and allowing their use post-2035. They want carbon-neutral fuels fully included in the regulation through a new vehicle category for vehicles running exclusively on such fuels, covering both e-fuels and renewable fuels.

This would expand markets for their biofuel products and bioenergy sector interests.

Electric vehicle manufacturers lose regulatory advantage pushing electrification of transport.

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UNITI Bundesverband EnergieMittelstand e.V., 10 Oct 2025

Aus Sicht von UNITI ist entscheidend, dass sich die Erkenntnis in der europäischen Regulierung niederschlägt, dass nicht die Antriebsart selbst über die CO2-Bilanz eines Fahrzeugs entscheidet, sondern vor allem der reale fossile CO2-Fußabdruck der genutzten Antriebsenergie wie Strom, Wasserstoff…

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Institut Mobilités en Transition, 10 Oct 2025

The Institut Mobilités en Transition (IMT-Iddri) contributes to the European debate on the evolution of CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and vans. 1. PHEV/EREV: More Emissions and Higher Total Costs of Ownership (TCOs) than BEVs An independent study by IMT on battery…

Graphite industry urges lifecycle carbon standards for EU vehicles

European Advanced Carbon and Graphite Materials Association, 2 Oct 2025

The organization advocates shifting from tailpipe-only metrics to comprehensive lifecycle assessments including battery production. They propose a flexibility mechanism to incentivize the European sourcing of critical raw materials.

This would create market conditions that resolve scale-up challenges for European battery material producers.

Foreign competitors with high-carbon energy grids or poor labor practices would face competitive disadvantages.

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Raízen SA, 10 Oct 2025

We believe that a technology-neutral approach is essential to achieve reductions in transport emissions. Drawing on experience with biofuels, we see value in combining different low-carbon pathways - such as electrification, sustainable biofuels, hybrids, and flex-fuel technologies - supported by…

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Ingevity Corporation, 9 Oct 2025

Modifications to CO2 emission standards for technology neutrality should be complemented with stricter Euro 7 standards: The CO2 standards for light-duty vehicles are the EUs main policy instrument to decarbonise road transport, whereas the Euro 7 standards are the EUs main policy instrument to…

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Chambre Syndicale Internationale de l'Automobile et du Motocycle, 10 Oct 2025

Pour un cadre européen cohérent, équitable et technologiquement neutre 1. Un cadre européen à consolider La CSIAM soutient sans réserve les objectifs climatiques fixés par lUnion européenne et considère le règlement (UE) 2019/631 comme un instrument essentiel pour atteindre la neutralité carbone à…

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TEREOS, 10 Oct 2025

Tereos est une coopérative agricole française qui produit de l'éthanol (1G et avancé) de manière intégrée à la production alimentaire prioritaire (sucre et amidons - humaine et animale). Le débouché bioéthanol revêt un caractère important pour la compétitivité des outils, le revenu de nos 10 300…

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Combustibles Renovables y Economía Circular en España para una Movilidad Sostenible, 10 Oct 2025

At CRECEMOS, the association representing the renewable fuels value chain, the circular economy in Spain, and sustainable mobility, we warmly welcome the launch of this dual European consultation on an issue that is crucial for the future of the European automotive industry and, at the same time,…

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Working Group on Monitoring Methodologies of CO₂-Neutral Fuels, 10 Oct 2025

The WGMM (formerly known as Stuttgart Group) was formally founded in 2024 out of the necessity to substantiate the commitment by the European Commission in Recital 11 of the Reg. on CO standards for LDV, which was agreed by the co-legislators. In this context, leveraging the technical expertise…

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U.S. Grains Council, 9 Oct 2025

The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC; former U.S. Grains Council) thanks the European Commission for the opportunity to provide feedback on the important topic of the Revision of the CO2 emission standards for cars and vans. The USGBC feedback is included in a separate file provided with…

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WWF FRANCE, 9 Oct 2025

The EUs car and van CO2 regulation is EU's cornerstone climate and industrial policy for the automotive sector. It has set a clear and credible trajectory for the automotive industry and the emobility value chain to make the necessary investments and plan the transition. While taking stock of…

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Autoalan Keskusliitto ry, 29 Sept 2025

Attached feedback by the Finnish Central Organization for Motor Trades and Repairs (AKL) on the Revision of Regulation on CO emission standards for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The regulation on carbon dioxide emission standards for light-duty vehicles sets requirements…

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Alliance of European Car Dealers and Repairers, 25 Sept 2025

Attached the Feedback of the Alliane of European Car Dealers and Repairers

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Mittelstandsverband abfallbasierter Kraftstoffe e.V. (Waste-based Fuels Association), 10 Oct 2025

The Mittelstandsverband abfallbasierter Kraftstoffe e.V. (MVaK) represents thirty members who collect, prepare and convert suitable waste lipids, mainly used cooking oils and waste fatty acids, into waste-based and advanced biodiesel or trade the feedstocks and finished products. Our members are…

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Retrofit Mobility Europe, 9 Oct 2025

Retrofit Mobility Europe brings together retrofit stakeholders in Europe whose activity aims to convert diesel or internal combustion engine vehicles to electric motors on an industrial scale. It should be noted that in some European Union countries, retrofitters carrying out series conversions…

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Initiative Kulturgut Mobilität e.V., 31 Jul 2025

Die Koexistenz beider Antriebsarten, elektromotorisch und verbrennungstechnisch, ist die Lösung. Beide haben ihre spezifischen Vorteile und sicher auch ihre Nachteile. Den Verbrennungsmotor zu verteufeln und gar zu verbieten (ein höchst sozialistischer Gedanke, nebenbei bemerkt) halte ich für…

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Zvaz automobilového priemyslu SR, 10 Oct 2025

The Automotive Industry Association of the Slovak Republic (ZAP SR) fully supports the European Unions climate neutrality objectives. However, the current CO regulation pathway, including the 100% reduction target by 2035, is no longer realistic under current market, industrial and infrastructure…

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European Conference of Transport Research Institutes, 10 Oct 2025

The European Conference of Transport Research Institutes (ECTRI) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the review of the CO2 emission standards for cars and vans. This piece of legislation is a cornerstone for decarbonising road transport in line with the Green Deal and the Sustainable and…

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, 10 Oct 2025

To achieve de-carbonization of the European mobility sector, Automotive Mobility Europe recommends: Broaden the methodology maintaining technology neutrality: Introduce a Carbon Correction Factor (CCF) to recognise renewable and climate-neutral energy carriers alongside BEVs, moving from a purely…

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Swedish Gas Association / Energigas Sverige, 10 Oct 2025

The Swedish Gas Association welcomes the Commissions efforts to decarbonize the transport sector. To ensure the success of this transition, The Swedish Gas Association stresses the need to implement a revision of the CO2 emission standards for cars and vans regulation that seeks a truly…

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HORSE, 10 Oct 2025

Please find attached Horse Powertrain's Feedback to the Revision of the CO2 Emission Standards for Cars and Vans.

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Fleet Cards Europe, 10 Oct 2025

Fleet Cards Europe is the EU business association representing the leading independent fleet card providers operating across Europe. Our members play a vital role in the logistics, transport, and mobility sectors, serving thousands of companies every day. Fleet card providers are an essential…

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Fondation pour la Nature et l'Homme, 10 Oct 2025

Reaching the 2035 target of climate neutrality for cars, meaning 100% of new vehicles sold are zero-emission, is not only possible and necessary, but also an opportunity to transform our mobility system in a positive and socially beneficial way. We need to stay on course and maintain a clear and…

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Verkehrsclub Deutschland e.V., 9 Oct 2025

Seit 2012 setzt die EU ambitionierte Vorgaben für den CO2-Ausstoß von Neuwagen. Immer wieder sind diese unter Beschuss. Dennoch haben alle Hersteller ihre jeweiligen CO2-Vorgaben immer eingehalten, teilweise sogar übererfüllt. Und dies zu deutlich geringeren Kosten als vorher behauptet. Die…

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ORI MARTIN SPA, 29 Sept 2025

Buon giorno E' vitale per l'economia europea rivedere i target di emissione e lo stop alle auto a combustione interna fissato inizialmente al 2035. E' evidente a tutti che i target vadano rivisti e le assunzioni di de-carbonizzazione vadano ripensate allungando i termini al 2045. Il mercato, la…

DigitalTrade4.EU urges digital product passports for new EU vehicles

DigitalTrade4.EU, 15 Jul 2025

The organization proposes mandating Digital Product Passports for all new vehicles starting in 2028. This digital infrastructure would track emissions and lifecycle data throughout the automotive value chain.

Digital tools would reduce administrative burdens and simplify regulatory compliance for the industry.

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Verband freier Autohandel Schweiz, 8 Jul 2025

Stellungnahme des VFAS (Verband freier Autohandel Schweiz) zu den evaluierten Zielwerten für CO-Emissionen von Fahrzeugen ab 2030 Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren Als Verband freier Autohandel Schweiz (VFAS) vertreten wir die Interessen unabhängiger Fahrzeugimporteure und -händler, die massgeblich zur…