"Nissan Europe Forms Unlikely Alliance with BYD to Meet EU Emissions Targets In a bid to avoid hefty fines from the European Union, Nissan Europe has joined forces with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD to pool their fleet CO2 emissions. As part of a new agreement, the two companies will work together to meet the EU's stricter emissions targets for 2025-27. This unexpected partnership comes as the EU tightens its regulations on carbon emissions, forcing automakers to rethink their strategies and find innovative solutions to reduce their environmental impact. With Nissan Europe's existing fleet and BYD's expertise in electric vehicles, the partnership may prove to be a game-changer in the industry's efforts to combat climate change."
Nissan Europe will pool its fleet CO2 emissions with BYD in an effort to meet stricter targets for 2025-27 and avoid fines from the European Union, according to EU documents released on Oct. 17.