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Germany: All new cars zero-emissions by 2030

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Car lifespans of 20yrs mean Germany is on an emissions clean-up go-slow
Car lifespans of 20yrs mean Germany is on an emissions clean-up go-slow

Every new car sold in Germany must be a zero-emission EV by 2030 for the country to meet its tough emissions goal, says a senior government official.

Deputy economy minister Rainer Baake says that the target of reducing Germany’s carbon dioxide output by 80 to 95% by 2050 means extreme measures must be taken.

With an average vehicle life of 20 years, registrations of petrol and diesel cars must drop quickly over the next 15 years.

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