EU's proposed tougher CO2 target criticized by auto industry

Leyen State of the Union Sept. 16, 2020 bb web.jpg — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a State of the Union address in the European Parliament in Brussels Wednesday. Von der Leyen said tougher CO2 targets were realistic.

September 17, 2020 02:30 PM

Automakers say they will not be able to meet potentially more stringent CO2 emissions reduction targets in the European Union without a larger electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

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