After Germany, it is now the turn of Austria, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia to join the countries that aim to halt the European Union’s (EU) intention to fine automotive industry companies that do not meet carbon emission limits by 2025.
It is important to note that starting next year, the EU aims to reduce the average emissions limit for new vehicle sales from 116 g/km to 94 g/km. Consequently, those who exceed this limit may face fines of €95 for each gram of carbon dioxide over the limit multiplied by the number of vehicles sold, potentially resulting in billions of euros in fines.
According to Reuters, the stance of the four EU members reinforces the opposition of the Czech Republic and Italy, which have been against the new emission measures from the very beginning.
