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Faconauto has presented an ambitious proposal to accelerate the decarbonization of mobility in Spain through a National Renewal Plan for the Emissions-Linked Fleet. This initiative aims to harness the dynamism of the automotive sector while consolidating the ecological transition and protecting jobs in the area.
The plan involves the removal of polluting vehicles from circulation and their replacement with low-emission models, adopting a technologically neutral approach, although electrification would be prioritized. The association of dealers emphasizes the need to engage the middle classes in order to sustain and scale the current pace of transformation of the national vehicle fleet.
The proposal is inspired by the successful Reinicia Auto+ Plan from the Comunidad Valenciana, which includes centralized management through the network of dealers and direct subsidies applied as discounts at the point of purchase. Eligible vehicles would be new or up to one year old, with the requirement that the old vehicle be scrapped to ensure a positive environmental impact.
Results in regions such as the Basque Country, La Rioja, Galicia, Madrid, and Cantabria, which have already implemented similar schemes, demonstrate the effectiveness of this model. These areas exceed the national average in registrations of electrified vehicles and those with emissions below 120 grams of CO₂ per kilometer, showing that well-structured incentives can rapidly transform the market. This reinforces the idea that a coordinated national plan could multiply those effects.
From an environmental perspective, it is anticipated that replacing outdated vehicles would allow for a 63.6% reduction in emissions, thereby contributing to both national and European climate goals. From a social standpoint, the initiative would facilitate access to cleaner and safer vehicles for citizens, especially for the middle classes, under viable financial conditions. Additionally, improving road safety is another benefit, as older models lacking modern driver assistance systems would be removed from circulation.
Economically, the plan has the potential to activate the entire ecosystem of the automotive sector, benefiting both the dealer network and after-sales services, as well as the supply chain. This multiplier effect would help preserve existing jobs and generate new economic activity at the local level.
Marta Blázquez, president of Faconauto, expressed the intention to combine efforts with this initiative. “With these plans, we want to scale nationally, as we have proven their effectiveness in the regions where they are being implemented,” she stated. She highlighted that in just two months, registrations of vehicles with less than 120 grams in the Basque Country have reached 55.4% of the total, leading this statistic. Additionally, she mentioned the remarkable 130% increase in electric vehicle registrations in Cantabria.
The president concluded that electrification is the major beneficiary of this type of initiative, emphasizing that the time has come to promote a renewed mobility that has an immediate impact on social, environmental, and the health of the country’s business fabric.
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Source: MiMub in Spanish
