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France Pushes for Relaxed CO2 Emission Rules

The French government lobbies the EU to relax CO2 emission standards for cars, prompting concerns about the impact on the Green Deal.

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What is the goal of the stricter CAFE standard?: The stricter CAFE standard aims to reduce average CO2 emissions by 15% compared to 2021, with penalties for non-compliance.
What is the main action the French automotive lobby undertook?: The French automotive lobby successfully persuaded the government to pressure the European Commission to relax CO2 emission reduction rules for vehicles.
Are all automakers equally affected by the new CAFE regulations?: Stellantis and BMW can meet the CAFE standard, while others like Renault struggle due to strategic choices and market factors.
What is the argument made by automakers against the new standard?: Automakers argue that the electric vehicle market's slowdown necessitates adjustments to the regulations to avoid financial losses and job cuts.
What is the potential wider impact of France's request to relax the regulations?: France's request to soften the regulations could set a precedent, potentially undermining the EU's Green Pact and delaying decarbonization efforts.

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