Brexit May Affect European Climate Targets

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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) are demanding that various framework conditions be clarified urgently in case of the UK’s probable exit from the EU. CO₂ targets for new vehicles are currently calculated by tracking registration data from all EU countries, including the United Kingdom. If the UK leaves the EU, it will no longer be subject to European CO₂ targets. 

In theory, the requirement to include UK data in the fleet CO₂ calculations will then also expire. ACEA General-Secretary Erik Jonnaert advocates keeping the system the same even if Brexit occurs: "Excluding UK data from the CO₂ calculations would leave very limited time for the industry to readjust compliance strategies for reaching the stringent 2021 targets."