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BMW CEO sees billion-euro challenge to meet EU's CO2 target

Norbert Reithofer: "Our new modular engine is not in regular use yet. When it comes to efficiency, we are again taking a significant leap forward [in emission reductions]."
July 08, 2014 05:00 AM

BMW faces a huge financial challenge to meet tougher CO2 emissions limits that take effect in Europe in 2021. CEO Norbert Reithofer says the cost to comply will be in the billions. He is confident, however, that a new engine family will allow the automaker to meet its EU CO2 target and will also put it ahead of the competition.

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