Full approval will likely mean a dip in sales for hybrid cars and a rapid transition to fully electric models. The support for the measure comes after a string of rejections of other key climate policies on Wednesday. A center-right parliamentary faction had voiced opposition to the 100% ban by 2035. Some lawmakers had called instead for a 90% ban, meaning one-tenth of all new car sales could still be combustion engines. "I'm very relieved and happy with the outcome," said Dutch lawmaker Jan Huitema, who led in drafting the policy.

Source: CNN June 08, 2022 22:16 UTC