BMW will be able to continue selling combustion engine cars after 2030. The company was sued by an environmental agency and associations, including Greenpeace. The decision could set a precedent for similar cases, especially with Mercedes-Benz.
The court has ruled in favor of BMW. The German automaker will be allowed to sell combustion engine vehicles beyond 2030, despite opposition from environmental groups. The German Environmental Agency (DUH) and organizations like Greenpeace had filed a lawsuit against BMW for their intention to sell combustion engine cars after 2030, as long as customers demand them and it is legally permitted by the European Union. Currently, the EU allows such sales until 2035.
The plaintiffs hoped to exploit a loophole in German laws, which are stringent when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They believed that German laws could take precedence over European laws in this matter.
The plaintiffs sought a ban on the sale of combustion engine vehicles after December 31, 2030, and a fine of €250,000 for every gram of CO2 emitted beyond a limit of 604 million tonnes, which they deemed sufficient for BMW until 2030.
Fortunately for BMW, the court ruled against the plaintiffs. European laws prevail over national laws in this regard, bringing relief to the automaker. Mercedes-Benz and the oil and gas company Wintershall Dea may also benefit from this decision, as they are facing similar attacks. The court has yet to make a ruling, but the outcome of the BMW case could set a precedent. Stay tuned for updates.
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In summary,
BMW will be able to continue selling combustion engine cars after 2030. The company was sued by an environmental agency and associations, including Greenpeace. The decision could set a precedent for similar cases, especially with Mercedes-Benz.