Flexible 80% Emissions Target and Extended Deadlines

Another option would be keeping the target at 80% but with flexibility for car makers extending as far as 2034. This approach allows manufacturers more time to adapt production lines, invest in cleaner technologies, and manage supply chains while still working toward ambitious climate goals.

A longer term deadline for phasing out new hybrid sales would also remain in place for 2035. This extended timeline supports a gradual transition from internal combustion and hybrid vehicles to fully electric models, helping to balance environmental objectives with economic stability and consumer choice.