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Average new car and van emissions falling sharply in Europe ahead of ETS2

Published 13:24 on June 25, 2026 / Last updated at 13:24 on June 25, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Average carbon emissions from new cars and vans in Europe, due to be included in the delayed ETS2 cap-and-trade scheme, fell sharply last year amid the switch to electric vehicles (EVs), according to provisional data on Thursday.
Average carbon emissions from new cars and vans in Europe, due to be included in the delayed ETS2 cap-and-trade scheme, fell sharply last year amid the switch to electric vehicles (EVs), according to provisional data on Thursday.


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