Global Briefing: MEPs push for weaker CO2 targets for new cars

Michael Holder
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MEPs have backed a series of proposals to weaken EU car emissions and corporate fleet targets, in a move that could lead to lower the projected sales of electric vehicles (EVs) across the bloc over the...

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