Europe passes watered-down emissions regulations

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The European Parliament has passed new emissions regulations, largely mirroring existing ones, after pushback from carmakers. The Euro 7 regulations will retain Euro 6 test conditions and exhaust emissions limits for cars and vans, but impose stricter limits for buses and trucks. New brake particle emissions limits and battery durability requirements for electric and hybrid cars are also included. Tyres will need to meet abrasion rates to be sold, and all vehicles will require an environmental vehicle passport. The rules will apply from July 2030 for cars and vans, and from July 2031 for buses and trucks. Final approval is needed from EU member nations. Some manufacturers, such as Stellantis and Renault, argued the original Euro 7 proposal would cost too much to implement, and divert important time and money away from their efforts to make their lineups electric-only by 2035.

Brands mentioned: Stellantis, Renault