Against this backdrop, the German government has reportedly decided to push for further changes in Brussels. According to Automobilwoche, these include:
- Less stringent requirements for plug-in hybrids
- Permitted excess emissions after 2035 do not need to be fully offset
- Vehicles powered exclusively by e-fuels should be ‘immediately’ classified as zero-emission vehicles
- CO₂ interim targets before 2035 should be made more flexible
- The German government rejects the planned supercredits for electric vehicles under 4.20 metres in length
- The government also rejects the proposed regulation for corporate fleets
What the actual fuck? Volkswagen makes the best e-cars currently and is the best seller in Germany. Meamwhile, ICE vehicles make us extremely dependent on foreign raw materials (as we are seeing now). What is the rationale behind this? I really can’t see it!
The rationale is a lobby paying those making the decisions and a full disregard of consequences for other people.