EU: German government calls for further easing of CO₂ regulations

submitted by schizoidman to europe 72 points | 18 comments https://www.electrive.com/2026/04/13/eu-german-government-calls-for-further-easing-of-co%e2%82%82-regulations/ > 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