# Carlos Tavares

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2035-01-01**: ICE Phase-out — Proposed ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles in the EU.
- **2030-01-01**: 55% Reduction Target — Stricter targets for passenger cars and vans as part of the Fit for 55 package.
- **2026-03-09**: Major Brand Critique — A leading EU brand publicly challenges the feasibility of the 2025/2026 targets.
- **2025-01-01**: The 15% Cliff — First major reduction milestone takes effect, triggering potential fines for manufacturers.
- **2021-01-01**: Baseline Established — EU sets the CO2 baseline for the next decade of emission reductions.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### EU Retail Logistics Under Pressure as Major Brands Challenge Emission Mandates
2026-03-09 05:39:15 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 6

A leading European automotive brand has issued a sharp critique of the EU's tightening 2025-2026 emission regulations, warning of significant cost increases for commercial fleets. This pushback highlights a growing tension between aggressive climate goals and the operational realities of the e-commerce delivery sector.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/eu-emission-rules-retail-logistics-impact

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