Planned EU strictening of fleet-wide CO2 emission limits

Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, the Minister for Economic Affairs, Labor, and Tourism of Baden-Württemberg, has spoken out against the European Union Commission's plan to adjust the Euro 6e-bis and Euro 6e-bis FCM emission standards for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). The Minister has expressed concern over the proposed changes, which are set to increase CO values for PHEVs from 2025 and 2027.

The Minister has called for an end to the current EU evaluations based on outdated and non-representative usage data, arguing that these changes should not be implemented until the evaluation is ongoing. She also opposes cost increases for consumers due to these adjustments, stating that they would hinder the competitiveness of the European automotive industry.

In her stance on climate protection, the Minister advocates for PHEVs and affordable solutions to achieve climate goals. She argues that tightening PHEV regulations would hinder innovation, drive manufacturers out of an important transition technology, and send a wrong signal. The Minister also points out that regulatory devaluation of PHEV vehicles takes away important options from manufacturers and customers.

The Minister demands no pre-selection of individual drive technologies and states that PHEVs can make a relevant contribution to CO reduction with increasing electric range and growing charging infrastructure. She further argues that these vehicles can provide a significant step towards achieving climate goals while maintaining affordability for consumers.

Several manufacturers have already announced the end of their PHEV programs due to the planned changes, which could make it difficult for them to meet CO fleet targets. The Minister's calls for technology openness, planning security, and affordable solutions aim to ensure the international competitiveness of the European automotive industry.

For more information, please contact the Press Office or Citizen's Representative of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor, and Tourism. The Minister's stance underscores the importance of finding a balance between climate protection and maintaining a competitive and affordable automotive industry.