Ahead of the review of the CO2 standards for cars and vans next month, the President of the European Automobile Manufacturers\u2019 Association (ACEA), Oliver Zipse, has cautioned that the new, green Europe should not be driven by a culture of bans and restrictions.<\/p>\n
Speaking at a\u00a0Politico Live event\u00a0, Zipse, who is also CEO of BMW, asked: \u201cWhich picture do we have in mind when we think of Europe in 2030, 2040 and 2050? Is the new, green Europe driven by a culture of bans and restrictions, or is it stimulated by innovation and competitiveness?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe transformation of the mobility sector is happening here and now,\u201d stated Zipse. \u201cThe automotive industry will fully contribute to the goal of a carbon-neutral Europe in 2050 \u2013 in a technology-neutral and holistic approach.\u201d Zipse confirmed: \u201cAnd under the right conditions, we are open to even higher CO2 reduction targets in 2030.\u201d<\/p>\n
This however depends on having enough charging points and hydrogen stations right across the EU. ACEA urges the European Commission to seize the opportunity of the upcoming Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive to finally bring in binding targets for infrastructure in all member states. \u201cWithout these targets, we will run into a bottleneck for e-mobility and our transformation will lose momentum,\u201d Zipse warned.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the ACEA President elaborated that on the road to zero, every available technology needs to play its role. The industry needs to use all available drivetrain technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of the vehicle fleet.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to ensure that this transformation does not limit our mobility. Be it for the economy, for our personal relations, for social cohesion and participation \u2013 the level of mobility is a clear indicator of progress\u201d, Zipse said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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