EU - Fuel Economy & CO2 emissions

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The European Union set mandatory CO2 emissions limits for passenger cars in 2009; these included the target of achieving fleet average CO2 emissions of 130 g/km by 2015. In 2011, similar legislation was introduced for LCVs, with an overall fleet average target of 175 g/km to be achieved by 2017. Updated standards are in place from 2020; with a 95 g/km CO2 emissions target for passenger cars and a 147 g/km CO2 emissions target for LCVs. A regulation on post-2025 targets for passenger cars and LCVs was published in April 2019 and further enhances the stringency of CO2 emissions requirements.

CO2 emissions targets for heavy duty vehicles are applicable from 2025.

Passenger Cars & LCVs - from 2025

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Overview and applicability

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Amendments to CO2 emissions targets

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EU fleet-wide targets

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Compliance requirements and calculation of the emissions targets

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Technical innovations for reducing CO2 emissions

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Small volume manufacturers

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Excess emissions premium

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CO2 emissions monitoring and reporting

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Additional monitoring and reporting requirements

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New proposed updates to the CO2 emissions requirements

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Overview

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Amendments to CO2 emissions targets

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Updates to compliance flexibilities

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Vehicle labelling requirements

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Test Procedures - Light Duty Vehicles

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Heavy Duty Vehicles - Overview

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Overview

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Heavy Duty Vehicles - CO2 emissions and fuel consumption values

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Heavy Duty Vehicles - CO2 emissions standards

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Applicability and CO2 emissions targets - superseded regulation

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Updated regulation applicability

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Updated CO2 emissions requirements

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Zero-emission vehicle target for urban buses

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Average CO2 emissions

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Transfer of vehicles between manufacturers

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CO2 emissions targets and compliance

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Amendments for reporting periods 2025 to 2029

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Small volume manufacturers

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Monitoring and reporting requirements

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In-service verification requirements

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Historical Data - Passenger Cars

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Development of the regulations

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To 2019

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From 2020

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Emissions credits

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Historical Data - Light Commercial Vehicles

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Development of the regulations

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To 2019

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Emissions credits

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From 2020

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Historical Data - Heavy Duty Vehicles

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CO2 emissions monitoring and reporting - superseded regulation

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Additional regulations

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References

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Last update: 30/07/2026