The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) says it’s premature to set any long-term regulation beyond 2030, following the European Parliament vote on CO2 emissions for cars and vans.

Members of the European Parliaments (MEPs) voted on 9 June to maintain the European Commission’s proposal for 2025 and 2030 targets, as some rejected calls for a higher 2030 goal and higher targets in the 2020s. They backed the 2035 phase-out deadline for ICE cars and vans, Kallanish reports.

The auto industry welcomed the target to cut average fleet emissions by 15% in 2025 and by 55% in 2030. However, it’s concerned about the 100% CO2 emissions reduction target in 2035, citing “many external factors,” could get in the way of achieving the goal despite its best efforts.

“Given the volatility and uncertainty we are experiencing globally day-by-day, any long-term regulation beyond this decade is premature at this early stage. Instead, a transparent review is needed halfway in order to define post-2030 targets,” argues Oliver Zipse, ACEA president and BMW ceo. “Such a review will first of all have to evaluate whether the deployment of charging infrastructure and the availability of raw materials for battery production will be able to match the continued steep ramp-up of battery-electric vehicles at that point in time.”

On the other side of the road, campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) says the 2035 deadline for zero-emissions cars and vans is a “significant step forward for climate action, air quality and affordability of electric vehicles.” It also noted that “weak benchmarks will not spur enough action by carmakers this decade to help member states hit their climate goals.”

EU environmental ministers will meet next to decide on their position on vehicle emission targets on 28 June. The final law is expected to be agreed in autumn.

T&E calls on ministers to confirm the effective end date for sales of new ICE vehicles and “leave no room for diversions into fake green solutions like e-fuels.”

The group says transport is the largest source of emissions in Europe, with cars accounting for 12% alone.