According to Reuters, on November 3, the Czech Republic’s Transport Minister Martin Kupka said that when the EU’s stricter carbon dioxide emission regulations come into effect next year, the Czech Republic will join Italy in seeking to prevent automakers from failing to meet emissions standards and face heavy penalties.
Martin Kupka said that due to declining demand for electric vehicles in Europe, automakers will face many difficulties in achieving new carbon emission targets.
Martin Kupka added that the Czech Republic and Italy have reached an agreement to present a common position when EU leaders meet in Budapest, Hungary this week.
Starting from 2025, the EU will reduce the average carbon emission cap for newly sold vehicles from 116 grams per kilometer to 94 grams per kilometer.
If one extra gram of carbon dioxide is added per kilometer, the automaker will face a fine of 95 euros (about US$103) per vehicle, and the total fine will be multiplied by the number of models sold.
, Martin Kupka pointed out that automakers are also facing difficulties adjusting their product lineups in order to meet EU carbon emissions regulations.
He said: “Automakers cannot do this because interest in electric vehicles is currently declining across European markets.
If automakers are forced to pay fines, they will subsequently lack R & D funding.
“, The Czech Republic is one of the European Green Deal implemented by the European Union to combat climate change and reduce pollution.
The policy has attracted opposition from some EU countries.
It is worth noting that the EU’s stricter carbon emission limits next year are an important step towards a plan to ban the sale of new fuel-engine vehicles in 2035.
, Photo source: Skoda Motors, the Czech Republic is a country with a population of 10.
9 million.
The country’s automobile industry contributes approximately 9% to its GDP, with 1.
4 million vehicles produced last year, making the Czech Republic one of the largest per capita automobile producers in Europe.
There are currently three automakers operating in the Czech Republic: Skoda Motors (a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group), Hyundai Motor and Toyota Motor.
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