The European Union has scaled back its ambitious 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales, following intense lobbying, particularly from German carmakers. This revised plan allows a small percentage of conventional vehicles to continue being sold.

• Under the new plan, 90% of new cars sold from 2035 must be zero-emission, down from the original 100% target.
• The ACEA (European carmakers association) highlighted low market demand for electric cars, warning of "multi-billion euro" penalties for manufacturers under the original rules.
• The remaining 10% of vehicles can include conventional petrol/diesel cars and hybrids, with carmakers expected to offset emissions using biofuels and e-fuels. T&E UK Director Anna Krajinska warned the UK against following the EU's lead, emphasizing the success of their own Zero Emission Vehicles Mandate.