36 Amendments of Ulrike MÜLLER related to 2023/0042(COD)
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) While the review of this regulation forms part of efforts to meet the environmental objectives of decarbonising road transport in order to combat climate change, it should also take into account the significant industrial and social consequences of this process to ensure employment and accessible mobility for all.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The REPowerEU Communication13 outlined a plan to make the Union independent from Russian fossil fuels well before the end of this decade. The Communication highlights the importance, among others, of further increasing the efficiency and reducing fossil consumption in the transport sector, where electrification can be combined with the use of fossil-freeCO2 neutral fuels, including hydrogen to replace fossil fuels. __________________ 13 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, REPowerEU Plan, COM(2022)230 final of 18.5.2022.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The strengthened CO2 emission reduction requirements should incentivise an increasing share of zero-emission and low-emission vehicles being deployed on the Union market whilst providing benefits to users and citizens in terms of air quality and energy savings, as well as ensuring that innovation in the automotive value chain can be maintained. Zero-emission vehicles currently include battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell and other hydrogen-powered vehicles, and technological innovations are continuing. The automotive industry remains one of the pillars of the EU economy, contributing 7% of European GDP, providing 4.6 million jobs and remaining at the cutting edge of technological innovation with EUR 60 billion invested each year in research and development. The industry needs to be supported in its environmental and digital transition, as European manufacturers are now facing a triple bind, with tightened environmental regulations, increasing investment needs in innovation and heightened international competition. The strengthened CO2 emission reduction standards must become technology neutral in reaching the fleet-wide targets that they set. Zero and low-emission vehicles, which run on advanced biofuels or synthetic fuels as defined in Directive (EU) 2018/20011a. Zero-emission and low- emission vehicles currently include battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell and other hydrogen-powered vehicles, and technological innovations are continuing. __________________ 1a Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (recast).
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Against that background, new strengthened CO2 emission reduction targets should be set for new heavy-duty vehicles for the period 2030 onwards, based on a life cycle analysis. Those targets should be set at a level that will deliver a strong signal to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission and low-emission vehicles on the Union market and to stimulate innovation in zero-emission technologies in a cost- efficient way and be consistent with the existence of the necessary enabling conditions, in particularly the deployment of charging and refuelling infrastructure across the Union.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The principle of technological neutrality is fundamental to ensure there is efficiency and a plurality of solutions, to preserve and fasten innovation and development, including in disruptive technologies, and to allow market flexibility and a diverse range of social behaviours. It is thus important that we do not limit road transport to a single technology but rather encourage innovation and complementarities between efficient alternative technologies, such as the combined use of hybrid vehicles and low-carbon as well as CO2 neutral fuels. Furthermore, a ‘one size fits all’ approach at European level would be compromised by the wide economic, social, geographical and infrastructural diversity within and between Member States, whereas a mix of complementary technologies allows each region to implement the solutions it deems most appropriate to reduce its emissions.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 b (new)
Recital 10 b (new)
(10b) Following consultation with stakeholders, the Commission will make a proposal for registering heavy-duty vehicles running exclusively on CO2 neutral fuels for compliance purposes and in conformity with the Union’s climate neutrality objective.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 – paragraph 1
Recital 11 – paragraph 1
The updated New Industrial Strategy14 foresees the co-creation of green and digital transition pathways in partnership with industry, public authorities, social partners and other stakeholders. In this context, a transition pathway is being developed for the mobility ecosystem to accompany the transition of the automotive value chain. The pathway takes particular heed of small and medium-sized enterprizes in the automotive supply chain, of the consultation of social partners including by Member States, and also build on the European Skills Agenda with initiatives like the Pact for Skills to mobilise the private sector and other stakeholders to up-skill and re-skill Europe’s workforce in view of the green and digital transitions and on the Talent Booster Mechanism in the framework of the Harnessing Talents in EU regions initiative. The appropriate actions and incentives at the European and national level to boost the affordability of zero- emission vehicles are also being addressed in the pathway. This could, for example, include the possibility for Member States to use the proposed Social Climate Fund to assist micro-enterprises in the purchasing of zero-emission trucks and lorries. Particular attention should be also given to the impact that this transition will have on SMEs along the supply chain. __________________ 14 Commission Communication on Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery, COM(2021) 350 final of 5 May 2021.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Union fleet-wide targets are to be complemented by the necessarydependent on the rapid roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure as set out in the Commission Proposal for a regulation on the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure16 . __________________ 16 Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, and repealing Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, 14.7.2021, COM/2021/559 final.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The rollout of sufficient charging and refuelling infrastructure for alternative fuels is an essential prerequisite for the development of the market for zero- and low-emission vehicles and, therefore, for the success of this Regulation. Thus, any increase in this regulation’s emission-reduction targets, including on interim objectives, should go hand-in-hand with an increase in rollout targets set as part of the revision of the Directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure; in this connection, it is vital that investment in its deployment should be continued and increased. The Member States should be provided with sufficient support and help to achieve this objective due to their significant investment needs in a decade in which their tax losses and transfers of tax revenues towards alternative fuels will increase. In this context, it is important to underline that the issue of refuelling is intrinsically linked to the very autonomy of vehicles, that, the more the latter increases, the less frequent refuelling will need to be – and that the Commission should therefore take account of technological developments, in particular with regard to the autonomy of batteries, which affect the deployment of infrastructure.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Manufacturers should be provided with sufficient flexibility in adapting their fleets over time in order to manage the transition towards zero-emission and low- emission vehicles in a cost-efficient manner, and i. The progressively more ambitious emission reduction targets have increased the costs of compliance for manufacturers. It is therefore appropriate to maintain the approach of decreasing target levels in five-year steps.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The zero- and low-emission factor should last be applied for the reporting period of the year 2029, because it is no longer considered necessary after that time as an incentive39 to promote the market entrance of zero-emission vehicles in the heavy duty sector.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 a (new)
Recital 39 a (new)
(39a) For the swift decarbonisation of the transport sector, it is important to adopt a holistic approach and take into account the full-life cycle CO2 emissions of heavy duty vehicles place on the Union market. Looking exclusively at tailpipe emissions, only captures part of the CO2 emissions and is not in line with technological neutrality. Thus, the Commission should by 2026 develop a methodology for assessing the full life- cycle CO2 emission of heavy-duty vehicles.
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 b (new)
Recital 39 b (new)
(39b) In order to speed-up the transition a mechanism, based on a carbon correction factor is introduced that reflects the CO2 intensity and the share of CO2 neutral fuels.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 c (new)
Recital 39 c (new)
(39c) a new definition of "CO2 neutral fuels" is introduced to allow for renewable fuels as defined in Directive 2018/2001, including biofuels, biogas, bioliquids, biomass fuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin or recycled carbon fuels.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point i
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23 a (new)
(23a) "CO2 Neutral Fuels" means renewable fuels as defined in Directive 2018/20011a, including biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin or recycled carbon fuels;
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point i
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23 b (new)
(23b) "Carbon Correction Factor" means a factor reflecting the CO2 intensity and share of CO2 neutral fuels;
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 3a – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3a – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) for all vehicle sub-groups for the reporting periods of the years 2030 to 2034 by 435 %,
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(c) for all vehicle sub-groups for the reporting periods of the years 2035 to 2039 by 655 %,
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 3a – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 3a – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) for all vehicle sub-groups for the reporting periods of the years 2040 onwards by 980%.
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
1. For vehicles referred to in point 4.2 of Annex I, manufacturers shall comply with the minimum shares of zero-emission vehicles in their fleet of new heavy-duty vehicles as laid down in point 4.3 of Annex I. For new urban buses the share of zero- emissions vehicles shall beaverage CO2 emissions shall be reduced by 80% as from the reporting period of the year 2030 and 100% as from the reporting period of the year 20305.;
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(5a) (ba) in Article 4, first paragraph, the following point (c) is inserted: the application of the Carbon Correction Factor (CCF) in accordance with paragraph 7 of Annex I;
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Starting from 1 July 2020 and for each subsequent reporting period until the reporting period of the year 2029, the Commission shall determine for each manufacturer the zero- and low-emission factor for the preceding reporting period.
Amendment 440 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Amendment 453 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall, in 20287 and every year thereafter, review the effectiveness and impact of this Regulation and submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council with the result of the review. The Commission shall in particular annually assess the deployment of charging and refuelling infrastructure for heavy duty vehicles across the Union.
Amendment 468 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 15 – Paragraph 2a (new)
Article 15 – Paragraph 2a (new)
By 2026, the Commission shall publish a report developing a methodology to assess the life-cycle CO2 emissions of heavy-duty vehicles. The Commission is empowered to delegated acts to set out a methodology for the assessment of the life-cycle CO2 emissions of heavy duty vehicles placed on the Union market.
Amendment 482 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – point 2.3.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – point 2.3.2 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Annex I – Point 2.3 – Point 2.3.2 – Paragraph 1
Annex I – Point 2.3 – Point 2.3.2 – Paragraph 1
Reporting periods from 2025 to 2029onwards
Amendment 493 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – point 2.3.3
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – point 2.3.3
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – point 2.3.3
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – point 2.3.3
Amendment 501 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.6 – point 2.6.3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.6 – point 2.6.3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2.5. – table 2.6.3.
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2.5. – table 2.6.3.
Amendment 524 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2.1
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2.1
Amendment 543 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2.6 – subparagraph 2.6.3
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2.6 – subparagraph 2.6.3
Amendment 552 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4.1. – table 4.2.
ANNEX I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4.1. – table 4.2.
4.2. Vehicle sub-groups included in the calculation of average specific CO2 emissions and specific emissions targets of manufacturers X = 2025 X= NO X = MCO2 X= MZE vehicle sub- sub-groups of sub-groups of sub-groups of transport of persons groups, subject transport of transport of vehicles, subject to zero-emissions to CO2 goods vehicles, persons vehicle targets according to Article emissions subject to CO2 vehicles, 3b targets emissions subject to CO2 according to targets emissions Article 3a according to targets paragraph 1 (a) Article 3a according to paragraphs Article 3a 1(b), 1(c) and paragraphs 1(d) and 1(b), 1(c) and paragraph 3 1(d) 4-UD, 4-RD, All vehicle sub- 32-C 31-L2, 32-C32, 31-LF, 31-L1, 31-L2DD, 31-DD3-LF, 33-LF,1, 4-LH, 5-RD, 5- groups referred 32-DD, 34-C2, 33-L1, 33-L2 32-C3, 32-DD, 33-DD, 35-FE, 39-FE LH, 9-RD, 9- to in points 34-C3, 34-DD, 33-L2, 34-C2, LH, 10-RD, 10- 1.1.1 and 1.1.3. LH 34-C3, 34-DD, LH
Amendment 563 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4.3. – table 4.3.1
Annex I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4.3. – table 4.3.1
4.3.1. The following CO2 emissions reduction targets rfsg and rfpsg pursuant to Article 3a shall apply to vehicles in the sub-group sg for different reporting periods: CO2 reduction targets rfsg and rfpsg groups sg Reporting period of the years Sub- 2025 – 2029 2030 – 2034 2035 – 2039 As from 2040 Medium lorries 53, 54 0 4320% 6455% 980% Heavy lorries > 7,4t 1s, 1, 2, 3 0 435% 64% 55% 980% Heavy lorries > 16 t 4-UD, 4-RD, 15% with 4x2 and 6x4 axle 4-LH, 5-RD, configurations 5-LH, 9-RD, 43 35% 64% 55% 980% 9-LH, 10-RD, 10-LH Heavy lorries > 16 t 11, 12, 16 0 0 with special axle 43 35% 6455% 980% configurations Coaches (rfsg) 32-C2, 32- 0 C3, 32-DD, 43% 20% 6455% 980% 34-C2, 34- C3, 34-DD Primary vehicles of 32-C2, 32- 0 0 coaches (rfpsg) C3, 32-DD, 43 20% 6455% 980% 34-C2, 34- C3, 34-DD Trailers 0 7,5% 7,5% 7,5% Semi-trailers 0 15% 15% 15%
Amendment 569 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4.3. – table 4.3.1
Annex I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4.3. – table 4.3.1
4.3.1. The following CO2 emissions reduction targets rfsg and rfpsg pursuant to Article 3a shall apply to vehicles in the sub-group sg for different reporting periods: CO2 reduction targets rfsg and rfpsg groups sg Reporting period of the years Sub- 2025 – 2029 2030 – 2034 2035 – 2039 As from 2040 Medium lorries 53, 54 0 43% 64% 90% Heavy lorries > 7,4t 1s, 1, 2, 3 0 43% 64% 90% Heavy lorries > 16 t 4-UD, 4-RD, 15% with 4x2 and 6x4 axle 4-LH, 5-RD, configurations 5-LH, 9-RD, 43% 64% 90% 9-LH, 10-RD, 10-LH Heavy lorries > 16 t 11, 12, 16 0 0 with special axle 43% 64% 90% configurations Coaches (rfsg) 32-C2, 32- 0 C3, 32-DD, 43% 64% 90% 34-C2, 34- C3, 34-DD Primary vehicles of 32-C2, 32- 0 0 coaches (rfpsg) C3, 32-DD, 43% 64% 90% 34-C2, 34- C3, 34-DD Trailers 0 7, 5% 7, 5% 7, 5% Semi-trailers 0 1 5% 1 5% 1 5%
Amendment 573 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4.3. – table 4.3.2
Annex I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4.3. – table 4.3.2
4.3.2. The following zero-emission vehicle targets zevMsg pursuant to Article 3b are applicable to vehicles in the sub-group sg for different reporting periods: Zero-emission vehicle mandates zevMsg Sub-groups Zero-emission vehicle mandates Reporting period of the years sg zevMsg before 2030 2030 – 2034 2035 – 2039 As from 2040 Urban heavy 31-LF, 31-L1, 31- 0 10 80% 100% 100% buses DD, 33-LF, 33- L1, 33-DD, 35- FE, 39-FE, 31-L2, 33-L2
Amendment 593 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 6 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. CALCULATION OF THE CARBON CORRECTION FACTOR (CCF) For each fuel or blend of fuels i, the CCFi shall be calculated according to the following method: 6.1. When the share of CO2 neutral fuels is 100%, CCFi = 1. 6.2. When the share of CO2 neutral fuels is 0%, CCFi = 0. 6.3. For blends of CO2 Neutral Fuels and conventional fuels, the CCFi shall be calculated according to the following formula: 𝑺𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑺𝒏;𝒊 𝑪𝑪𝑭𝒊 = 𝟏𝟎𝟎 Where: CCFi is the Carbon Correction Factor for a specific blend of CO2 neutral fuel i and conventional fuel. SHARESn;i is the percentage of CO2 neutral fuel i over the total consumption of fuel i, calculated from SHARES database.