If the circulation of electric cars in Europe is that strategic option for 2030, of which we are gradually becoming convinced, it is good to breathe a sigh of relief. The Environment Commission of the European Parliament (which sees everything and discusses everything in terms of environmental protection) has approved the new limits of carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere for cars and trucks. To be made operational exactly by the fateful 2030, the year established by the UN in its international summits to curb climate change, cut down on polluting sources.
The EU's news relaunches the plans of the big car manufacturers already fighting to grab market shares for electric vehicles for the next 50 years. However, it also calls individual states into question, committing them to do more and to equip themselves in time so as not to give in to odious delays, as happens with other environmental regulations. Today's Italy, if it really wants to change its relationship with the decision-making centers of Europe, need only support decisions of this magnitude in an adequate and convinced manner. Nor should it overlook the fact that its qualified companies such as Enel are involved in high-profile projects.
Carbon dioxide emissions had already had European regulation. It is revised to pass - for new vehicles registered - from 15 to 20% by 2025. The CO2 reduction target for 2030, which rises from 30 to 45%, is even more ambitious, in order to have an increasingly less impactful circulation . Positive comments on the Commission's decision abound, especially in the environmental field. The determination with which the Associations keep flying the banner of the 2015 Paris Climate Conference finds support in the expenditure of major of the four wheels. Estimated global investments for the next 8-10 years for electric mobility are close to 300 billion dollars. They concern research and motor applications. While cars and trucks obviously also need related industries to circulate. Which means recharging centres, lay-bys, control units, spare parts, specialized personnel.
BMW, Ford, Volkswagen have already announced a robust joint venture – “ Ionity ” – for the future network of fast electric charging centers in EU countries. More money to make the market easy, although America is watching for now. An expectation that is not only linked to the financial problems of "his" Tesla, but because the market is openly looking to China and Europe. Imagining that the Chinese free themselves from harmful environmental impacts, at the same speed as other sectors, Europe itself has seen fit to also establish the registration quotas for zero-emission vehicles.
Carbon dioxide abatement estimates in hand, Commission members agree for 40% of car sales to be green by 2030, with 20% in between by 2025. Will Europeans be able to buy millions of electric or hybrid cars without individual countries paying fines to the Union?
It's more than a hope. The Commission's decision therefore becomes an important element in the fight against climate change and motor pollution. But Europe – as it comes to us from the daily politics of our country – is traversed by drives and ferments that can even downgrade environmental-energy issues.
Make them retreat, where instead there is a great need for people's health, for the economy, for real sustainable development. Let us arm ourselves with patience and look forward to the plenary session of the European Parliament in October. There we will find out if there is a real desire to start, in all 28 countries, with a new mobility system, of which the electric car is only one.
