# EU approves law to end sales of new CO2-emitting cars by 2035
Author:  Pal Sinha, Barnali 
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Published: 2023-03-28
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Meta Title: EU Energy Ministers Approve Law Ending CO2 Car Sales in 2035
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union countries’ energy ministers gave final approval on Tuesday to a law ending sales of new CO2-emitting cars in the EU in 2035, after Germany won an exemption for cars running on e-fuels.

The law will now enter into force. It will require all new cars sold to have zero CO2 emissions from 2035, and 55% lower CO2 emissions from 2030, versus 2021 levels.

The European Commission has pledged, however, to propose additional rules allowing sales of new combustion engine [cars that only run](https://www.financedigest.com/4-things-to-do-if-you-run-into-problems-with-your-leased-car.html "4 Things to Do if You Run Into Problems With Your Leased Car") on e-fuels to continue after 2035, after Germany demanded this exemption from the ban.

(Reporting by Kate Abnett)


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