New cars sold in EU must be zero-emission from 2035

[Mojo1010]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65105129

[Derek.w]

NO not correct E-fuel will be allowed its normal fuel but manufactured with carbon capture technology applied to fuel giving it a "0" rating because carbon has already bean captured to offset what it produces.

[Cyker]

I'm just worried for when our robot overlords decide only zero-emission humans can be made too...  

 

[Mikw]

I'm going to guess here that the date will be pushed back, a group of all those countries will usually compromise closer to the original date.

[Big_D]

22 hours ago, Mikw said:

I'm going to guess here that the date will be pushed back, a group of all those countries will usually compromise closer to the original date.

Either that, or we'll all get a government subsidy for bicycles. Bicycles sold with raincoats will be subject to additional luxury tax, as will bicycles with baskets on the front.

[APS]

And, of course, this only applies to new cars sold. It does not mean you cannot drive existing ICE powered cars.

23 hours ago, Cyker said:

I'm just worried for when our robot overlords decide only zero-emission humans can be made too...

Ha! 🙂 I guess we're still considered circular... bar any cosmetic plastic surgery.

[Big_D]

On 3/29/2023 at 10:22 PM, APS said:

Ha! 🙂 I guess we're still considered circular... bar any cosmetic plastic surgery.

According to Huey Lewis and the News, it's hip to be square