# Spectacular electric car sales weaken pressure for lower CO2 standards, EU climate chief says

> LUXEMBOURG, June 25 (Reuters) - A spectacular rise in electric car sales in Europe has shifted some countries away from advocating for weaker rules for the future sales of combustion engine cars, EU Climate Commissioner…

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- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ev
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