Italy, France, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia signed a joint statement demanding changes to the future environmental standard for Euro 7 vehicles, which should come into force in the European Union from 2025. The authors of the letter insist on the abolition of limits on exhaust gas emissions in future regulations.
“We oppose any new exhaust emission regulations (including new testing requirements or new emission limits) for cars and vans,” reads a document seen by Reuters .
The countries that signed the letter said that the Euro 7 restrictions would force carmakers to invest in emissions treatment that would be better spent on developing zero-emission cars.
EU countries and lawmakers are preparing for negotiations on the Euro 7 regulation, which will tighten restrictions on pollutant emissions, including nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, from 2025. When voting for the law, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia will be able to block its adoption.
The countries protesting against Euro 7 have a large automotive industry, and the position of the governments of these states coincides with the criticism of some automakers regarding Euro 7. Czech Skoda has warned of losing 3,000 jobs if the offer is accepted, while Stellantis (Netherlands) CEO Carlos Tavares called some Euro 7 clauses useless.
Previously , Plus-one.ru said that the Euro-7 standard for the first time will set limits on harmful emissions from the wear of car tires. In this regard, large tire manufacturers will be forced to develop more environmentally friendly tires.
Source: plus-one.ru
