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In this document, BEUC answers questions about the climate impact and durability of electric cars.
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The European Parliament’s Environment Committee voted on proposed new targets to reduce CO2 emission from cars. Such targets are crucial to bring the climate and financial benefits of electric cars to Europeans. The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) now urges all Members of Parliament to add a specific reduction target for the year 2027 at Parliament’s plenary vote, in order to fast-track these expected benefits.
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As a part of the Circular Economy package, two proposals from the European Commission will give new rights to consumers and provide them with easier access to more sustainable and durable products.
New requirements for manufacturers of products will be a tangible improvement for consumers. Manufacturers will have to abide by important sustainability criteria such as durability, repairability, upgradeability and chemicals in their products’ design.
Both proposals also introduce new obligations for companies to present key information about the durability and repairability of their products, making it easier for consumers to find and choose the more sustainable option.
New requirements for manufacturers of products will be a tangible improvement for consumers. Manufacturers will have to abide by important sustainability criteria such as durability, repairability, upgradeability and chemicals in their products’ design.
Both proposals also introduce new obligations for companies to present key information about the durability and repairability of their products, making it easier for consumers to find and choose the more sustainable option.
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The European Parliament has overwhelmingly adopted a report to make batteries more sustainable, from the sourcing of materials and durable and reparable design to improved consumer information. BEUC applauds the Parliament for this consumer-friendly move and urges Member States to maintain such level of ambition when they adopt their position.
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The European Commission today proposes a new law that would make corporate governance more sustainable. This law on so-called corporate ‘due diligence’ would oblige large companies to meet minimum environmental and labour standards in their supply chain.
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While drivers are expected to move to electric cars, the EU should still lower air pollutant emissions from fossil fuel cars. 'Euro' standards regulate these emissions. In a this publication, we provide our view for a new set of these standards: Euro 7.
