(Finance) – “The vote of the Environment Commission of the European Parliament on the stop to registrations of petrol and diesel cars at 2035 it represents a first step for Europe towards the transition to electric mobility and, above all, a clear signal for citizens and businesses ”. Like this Francis NoseSecretary General of Motus-Ean association representing the stakeholders of electric mobility, comments on the approval by the Environment Commission of the European Parliament of the standards presented by the Commission to revise the CO2 emissions performance standards for new vehicles.
The directives voted provide for the sale of 20% of car manufacturers registrations electric by 2025, the target will rise to 55% in 2030 and will pass to 100% in 2035. “The goal of 100% could even be reached earlier – continues Naso – the road has now been undertaken. It is right, as we have stressed several times, that the transition is really supported by policies structural for workers and companies in the sector and for this reason Motus-E welcomes the creation of the “Just Transition Fund“dedicated toautomotive. The fund, to which the proceeds from the fines imposed on car manufacturers that do not respect the targets will also be allocated, has the objective of accompanying companies in the transition and supporting the achievement of the necessary skills of workers. Our country and Europe must work together so that this aid is exploited in the most effective way “.
“The goal that should be common between institutions national and European companies and social partners, is that the “Just Transition Fund” welcomes and enhances the funds made available in our country “, concluded Naso.