Stellantis Opposes Any Delay in EU Rules on Vehicle Emissions

Stellantis NV, Europe’s second-biggest carmaker, is pushing back against any move by the European Union to delay emissions targets set to take effect next year, setting up a potential clash with other manufacturers in the region.

“It would be surreal to change the rules now,” Chief Executive Officer Carlos Tavares told Agence-France Presse on Sunday. A spokesman for Stellantis confirmed the comments and provided a company statement in support of keeping the current regulation. It calls for continued government subsidies for consumers toward the purchase of electric vehicles.

Carlos Tavares

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“Everyone has known about the rules for a long time ...