VW and Shell try to block EU push for electric cars
by Arthur Neslen from Technology | The Guardian on (#1C405)
Industry giants' call for biofuels over electric and fuel-efficient cars puts Europe's carbon emissions targets at risk, say experts
VW and Shell have united to try to block Europe's push for electric cars and more efficient cars, saying biofuels should be at heart of efforts to green the industry instead.
The EU is planning two new fuel efficiency targets for 2025 and 2030 to help meet promises made at the Paris climate summit last December.
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