EU strikes deal to slash emissions for new cars
26 December 2018 |
2:19 pm
The compromise was slightly lower than the 40 percent cut pursued by the EU parliament. Germany's auto industry has warned that the move could damage Europe's standing in the auto market and endanger jobs.
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