The European Union reached a tentative agreement on Tuesday to build more electric vehicle charging stations and supply alternative fuels as the EU attempts to reduce the carbon footprint of the transport sector.

“The agreement will send a clear message to citizens and other stakeholders that convenient recharging infrastructure and filling stations for alternative fuels such as hydrogen will be installed across the EU,” said Andreas Karlsson, Minister for Infrastructure and Housing in Sweden. announcement in Brussels. Sweden currently holds the EU Presidency.

Further commenting on what he called an “interim political agreement” between the Council and the European Parliament, Mr Carlson added: “Citizens will no longer have to worry about finding charging and filling stations for their electric or fuel cell vehicles.” .

He added that the goal of the Union is to make more opportunities for recharging on the roads in urban areas, as well as along highways.

EU energy ministers are due to give final approval later on Tuesday. end sales of new vehicles with CO2 emissions in 2035after Germany secured an exemption for electric vehicles.

Source: Reuters.