federal states want to ban gasoline and diesel cars
The Bundesrat calls for SPIEGEL information the end for diesel and petrol cars. Already in 14 years should only emission-free cars received authorization.
The states want to allow more new to SPIEGEL information from 2030 no petrol and diesel cars. This is clear from a decision adopted by the Bundesrat adopted in its last meeting. To advocate both SPD and union governed countries a ban.
In the decision, the European Commission is asked to "evaluate the recent tax and contribution practices of Member States on their effectiveness in promoting zero-emission mobility ... so be approved not later than the year 2030, the Union only emission-free cars."
The Greens welcome the decision, but also surprised. "If we Parisian climate agreement seriously, no combustion engines may after 2030 new street," says Oliver Krischer, Group Vice in the Bundestag. "That the Federal Council decided bipartisan way, and it is right. This is surprising even if Union and SPD echauffieren shortly about when Green demand the implementation ."
To meet the climate agreement, the German CO2 emissions are to be reduced by 2050 by up to 95 percent. One measure is the promotion of electric mobility - but so far with limited success. Even a call premium has not yet brought the desired boost .