The 2030 CO2 target for cars in the European Union should be set at 20% based on the ambition level specific to the automotive industry. This target should be adjusted upwards or downwards depending on the real market uptake of alternatively-powered vehicles (APVs) and the availability of recharging and refuelling infrastructure. The target should also be revised based on a mid-term review in 2025. The European automotive industry should focus on an ambitious but realistic target, include a conditionality mechanism, and set a 2030 ambition level of 20% for cars. The industry should also address the specific situation of vans, keep key principles of existing legislation, and recognize the importance of modalities.
