During the plenary session (01-04/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on a new law setting a 45% target, proposed by the Environment Committee, for reducing carbon dioxide emissions for new cars by 2030, with an intermediate target of 20% by 2025. Carmakers would also have to increase the market share of electric cars and low- emission vehicles. Statements by Miriam DALLI (S&D, MT) and Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy. The results from the vote are: 389 in favour, 239 against and 41 abstentions. Illustration footage: traffic jam in Paris, electrical cars in Brussels, the autoshow in Heysel.

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plenary session

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emissions of vehicles (T)

ARIAS CAÑETE, Miguel (EPP, ES, EC)

DALLI, Miriam (S&D, MT)

Emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles: extracts from the debate (02/10), from the vote and illustrative shots

SOUNDBITE (English), Miriam DALLI (S&amp;D, MT), I am for more ambition than what the European Commission is proposing. I am for more ambition, because we have studies that clearly show that we need to take decisive action. More ambition will stimulate innovation and investment in the European Union. It will create jobs in the years to come.

SOUNDBITE (English), Miriam DALLI (S&amp;D, MT), (recorded on the 2/10) Let&rsquo;s take a 40% CO2reduction: we would be creating 69 000 jobs in the EU if we imported batteries from outside the European Union. If we had to produce batteries within the EU, we would be creating 92 000 jobs. With a 40% CO2reduction, there would be 12 000 fewer jobs in the automotive sector over a period of 12 years until 2030.

SOUNDBITE (English), Miguel ARIAS CA&#209;ETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy, (recorded on the 2/10) The Commission proposal allows for a smooth, gradual and realistic transition to zero emission vehicles. The pace of the transition is essential, as the automotive sector is crucial for Europe&rsquo;s prosperity, providing jobs for 12 million people in manufacturing, sales, maintenance and transport and accounting for 4% of gross domestic product.

SOUNDBITE (English), Miguel ARIAS CA&#209;ETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy, The proposal is projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road transport by around 22% between 2005 and 2030, contributing to our necessary efforts to implement the Paris Agreement.

SOUNDBITE (English), Miguel ARIAS CA&#209;ETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy, From the side of consumers, the 30% target will bring significant economic benefits. Consumers will save money &ndash; up to EUR 400 for the average new car bought in 2025 and more than EUR 1 400 in 2030.

vote on the report, (8 shots), showing the rapporteur Ms DALLI Result panel: Total 669 against 239 in favour 389 abstention 041

Illustration footage, (3 shots), Paris traffic jam, 2:36 electrical cars, Brussels, 2:46 Electrical cars in the autoshow in Heysel, Beglium (4shots)