The review of the CO2 regulation on cars is fundamental, but the European Commission’s proposal from last December is only a first step and not yet sufficient. Words of Adolfo Urso, who spoke during the public session at the EU Competitiveness Council currently underway in Brussels. Specifically, the Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy spoke out on the importance of the auto sector for the entire economy: “If the automotive sector stops, European industry stops“.*
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Urso in favor of technological neutrality
According to Urso, it is absolutely necessary to restart the European auto industry. “The principle of technological neutrality must be fully recognized immediately,” he added. Asking once again that all available technologies, particularly vehicles powered by biofuels, be added to the decarbonization path immediately.
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European industry at risk
“We must also review the targets for light commercial vehicles and think about greater flexibility for achieving the 2030 and 2035 targets – concluded Minister Urso – We need pragmatism, flexibility, and responsibility. We must then remove the binding quotas in the decarbonization process of corporate fleets, in favor of an incentive model left to the initiative of the countries.”
