26 Amendments of Nicola BEER related to 2021/0197(COD)
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
Amendment 66 #
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 consumers and citizens in terms of air quality and energy savings, as well as ensuring that innovation in the automotive value chain can be maintained. The automotive industry remains one of the pillars of the Union 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. Within the global context, also the EU automotive chain must be a leading actor in the on- going transition towards zero-emissioncarbon- neutral mobility. The strengthened CO2 emission reduction standards armust become technology neutral in reaching the fleet- wide targets that they set. Different technologies are and remain available to reach the zero-emission fleet wide target. Zero-emission vehicles currently include battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell and other hydrogen powered vehicles, and technological innovations are continuing. Zero and low-emission vehicles, which also include well performing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, can continue to play a role in the transition pathway. run on advanced biofuels or synthetic fuels as defined in Directive (EU) 2018/200111a, which is currently under review, which also include well performing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, can continue to play a role in the transition pathway. __________________ 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 (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Against that background, new strengthened CO2 emission reduction targets should be set for both new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for the period 2030 onwards. Those targets should be set at a level that will deliver a strong signal to accelerate the uptake of zero- and low-emission vehicles on the Union market and to stimulate innovation in zero- and low-emission technologies in a cost- efficient way.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The targets in the revised CO2 performance standards should be accompanied by a European strategy to address the challenges posed by the scale- up of the manufacturing of zero- and low- emission vehicles and associated technologies, as well as the need for up- and re-skilling of workers in the sector and the economic diversification and reconversion of activities. Particular attention should be given to the impact that this transition will have on SMEs along the supply chain. Where appropriate, financial support should be considerallocated at the level of the EU and Member States to crowd in private investment, including via the European Social Fund Plus, the Just Transition Fund, the Innovation Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the Recovery and Resilience Facility and other instruments of the Multiannual Financial Framework and the Next Generation EU, in line with State aid rules. The revised environmental and energy state aid rules will enable Member States to support business to decarbonize their production processes and adopt greener technologies in the context of the New Industrial Strategy.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The updated New Industrial Strategy26 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 should be developed for the mobility ecosystem to accompany the transition of the automotive value chain. The pathway should take particular heed of SMEs 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. The appropriate actions and incentives at European and national level to boost the affordability of zero - and low-emission vehicles should also be addressed in the pathway. The progress made on this comprehensive transition pathway for the mobility ecosystem should be monitored every two years as part of a progress report to be submitted by the Commission, looking inter alia at the progress in the deployment of zero- emission vehicles, their price developments, deployment of alternative fuels development and infrastructure roll- out as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, the potential of innovative technologies to reach climate neutral mobility, international competitiveness, investments in the automotive value chain, up-skilling and re- skilling of workers and reconversion of activities. The progress report will also build on the two-year progress reports that Member States submit under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation. The Commission should consult social partners in the preparation of the progress report, including the results in the social dialogue. Innovations in the automotive supply chain are continuing. Innovative technologies such as the production of electro-fuels with air capture, if further developed, could offer prospects for affordable climate neutral mobility. The Commission should therefore keep track of progress in the state of innovation in the sector as part of its progress report. __________________ 26 Commission Communication - Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery, COM(2021) 350 final of 5 May 2021
Amendment 133 #
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- 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 even more appropriate to maintain the approach of decreasing target levels in five-year steps.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. From 1 January 20305, the following EU fleet-wide targets shall apply:
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a – introductory part
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
(a) the introductory sentence is replacThis Regulation shall be reviewed by 31 December 2027 and supplemented by additional measures to include, in addition to exhaust emissions, the overall carbon balance of the vehicle and fuel used, by the following:ased on the methodologies set out in Article 7(10) and Article 12(3a), with a view to ensuring that emissions from the sector are in line with the Union's target of carbon neutrality.
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a a (new)
For the average emissions of the new passenger car fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 15 % reduction of the target in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.1 of Part A of Annex I as set in Regulation (EU) 2019/631;
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a b (new)
For the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet- wide target equal to a 15 % reduction of the target in 2021determined in accordance with point 6.1.1 of Part A of Annex I as set in Regulation (EU) 2019/631;
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(4a) In Article 4, the following paragraph is added: '3a. New vehicles equipped with hydrogen combustion engines are defined as zero- emission vehicles, meaning zero-gram CO2 tailpipe emissions under WLTP.'
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 4 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 b (new)
(4b) in Article 4, the following paragraph is added: '3b. From 1 January 2035 until 31 December 2039, for the purpose of this Regulation only, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are set equal to battery electric vehicles, if the following requirements are fulfilled: - Demonstrate electric range of 100 km, - Pass WLTP cycle in fully electric mode (according to Type Approval). The share of plug-in hybrid vehicles of new passenger cars registered shall not exceed 25 % per manufacturer in any relevant year.'
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a – introductory part
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 7 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 6 a (new)
(a) the following paragraph 6a is inserted:for the average emissions of the new passenger car fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 100 % reduction of the target in 2021 determined in accordance with Part A, point 6.1.3, of Annex I;
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 7 – paragraph 11
Article 7 – paragraph 11
(b) paragraph 11 is deleted;for the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 100 % reduction of the target in 2021 determined in accordance with Part B, point 6.1.3, of Annex I.
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
(6a) the following Article is inserted: ‘Article 11a Use of synthetic and alternative fuels 1. Upon application by a manufacturer, CO2 savings achieved through the use of synthetic and advanced alternative fuels (hereinafter “alternative fuels”) shall be considered to reduce the average specific emissions of CO2 of a manufacturer in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article. 2. In alternative of being included in a manufacturer’s average specific CO2 emissions as referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, CO2 savings achieved through the use of alternative fuels may be allocated to individual vehicles, which are technically capable of using the credited alternative fuel in accordance with Regulation (EC) 715/2007. 3. Each Member State shall record for each calendar year the quantities of alternative fuels placed on the market by a manufacturer, or the quantities of alternative fuels allocated to a manufacturer, and shall provide appropriate certification of these quantities and the resulting CO2 savings by correspondingly applying the certification and documentation procedure laid down in Directive (EU) 2018/2001. The Member States shall ensure that credits are issued only for quantities that meet the requirements of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 and where it is ensured that no simultaneous allocation takes place against the reduction targets set out in Article 25(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. The credits must indicate the issuing Member State, their period of validity, and the quantity and type of alternative fuel for which they were issued. The credits must be tradable. With a view to minimising the risk of single quantities being claimed more than once in the Union, Member States and the Commission shall strengthen cooperation among national systems, including, where appropriate, the exchange of data. Where the competent authority of one Member State suspects or detects a fraud, it shall, where appropriate, inform the other Member States. 4. The amount of the savings referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be calculated in accordance with Annex I, Part C.’
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
(6b) in Article 12(3), the following subparagraph is added: ‘In addition, the Commission shall in particular assess the use of fuel and energy consumption data referred to in paragraph 1 for Off-Vehicle Charging Hybrid Electric Vehicles (OVC-HEVs). Using that data, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 to adapt the utility factors used for OVC-HEVs, in order to ensure that their emissions are representative of real- world driving from 2030 onwards.’
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14 a – paragraph 1
Article 14 a – paragraph 1
By 31 December 2025, and every two years thereafter, the Commission shall report on the progress towards zero emission road mobility. The report shall in particular monitor and assess the need for possible additional measures to facilitate the transition, including through financial means. climate neutral road mobility. The report shall assess and ascertain whether this regulation needs to be modified to take a more holistic and comprehensive approach to emissions, on the basis of the methodologies set out in Articles 7(10) and 12(3a). The report shall in particular monitor and assess the need for possible additional measures to facilitate the transition, including through financial means. In the reporting, the Commission shall consider all factors that contribute to a cost-efficient progress towards climate neutrality by 2050, including the following: (a) the cost of zero- and low-emission vehicles; (b) consumer take-up of zero- and low-emission vehicles; (c) the specific characteristics of light commercial vehicles; (d) progress in achieving a sufficient roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure for alternative fuels including, but not limited to; progress in achieving the targets as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive; (e) the potential contribution of innovation technologies and sustainable alternative fuels, including synthetic fuels, to reach climate neutral mobility; (f) the contribution of emissions trading in road transport; (g) the functioning of the incentive mechanism for zero- and low-emission vehicles; (h) the impact on consumers, particularly those on low and medium incomes; (i) progress in social dialogue as well as aspects to further facilitate an economically viable and socially fair transition, taking into account employment and competitiveness, towards affordable climate neutral road mobility. For each of the factors listed above, the Commission shall issue an assessment of its effectiveness, taking into account expected progress, in enabling the 2030 and 2035 fleet average CO2 targets to be met.
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14 a – paragraph 2
Article 14 a – paragraph 2
In the reporting, the Commission shall consider all factors that contribute to a cost-efficient progress towards climate neutrality by 2050. This includes the deployment of zero- and low-emission vehicles, the transition from a purely exhaust-emissions-based to a holistic life- cycle-analysis-based approach to emissions, the threshold of grammes of CO2 used for defining what constitutes a low-emission vehicle and, if necessary, the revision thereof, progress in achieving the targets for the roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, the potential contribution of innovation technologies and sustainable alternative fuels to reach climate neutral mobility, impact on consumers, progress in social dialogue as well as aspects to further facilitate an economically viable and socially fair transition towards zero emissionclimate- neutral road mobility.
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – part A – point 6.1.3
Annex I – part A – point 6.1.3
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – part A – point 6.3.2
Annex I – part A – point 6.3.2
6.3.2 Specific emissions targets for 2030 to 2034
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – part A – point 6.3.3
Annex I – part A – point 6.3.3
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – part B – point 6.1.3
Annex I – part B – point 6.1.3
Amendment 413 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – part B – point 6.3.2
Annex I – part B – point 6.3.2
6.3.2. Specific emissions targets for 2030 to 2034
Amendment 421 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point g
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point g
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – part B – point 6.3.3
Annex I – part B – point 6.3.3