France and Germany have agreed to exclude vehicles produced in Japan from a bill being considered by the European Union to provide preferential treatment for European-made EVs. This could affect the bill's prospects.
France and Germany have reportedly agreed, following consultations, to exclude vehicles produced in Japan from preferential treatment under a bill being considered by the European Union to favor European-made electric vehicles.
The measure would clarify the treatment of Japan-produced vehicles and could affect the scope of preferential policies premised on materials and production systems within the EU.