Car industry calls for shift in EU emissions targets amid slowing EV sales

Automotive lobby group warns multibillion-euro fines' will punish manufacturers without relaxation of rules

Europe's car industry has called for the relaxation of EU emissions targets after sales of electric cars stalled further in August, adding to growing political pressure that threatens to slow the transition away from fossil fuels.

The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), a lobby group, said that its members could face multibillion-euro fines" because the shift to electric production has not been quick enough to meet the EU targets.