A European Parliament committee has voted to label vehicles that run solely on renewable fuels as zero‑emission. Critics argue that the classification could undermine targets for electric‑vehicle sales and hamper the development of Europe’s battery sector. The decision reflects ongoing debate over how best to define and incentivise low‑carbon transport across the bloc.


A European Parliament committee voted to classify cars running exclusively on renewable fuels as zero-emission, a move critics say could weaken EV sales targets and Europe's battery industry.