The European Union has lowered its goal to ban new petrol and diesel cars by 2035. Previously, the rule required all new cars sold from 2035 to be zero-emission. Now, only 90% must be zero-emission cars. Carmakers, especially from Germany, lobbied hard for this change. The remaining 10% can be conventional petrol, diesel, or hybrid cars. The European carmakers association, ACEA, says the market demand for electric cars is still low. They warn manufacturers could face "multi-billion euro" fines without this concession. Carmakers must offset the emissions from the allowed 10% of cars by using biofuels and e-fuels, which are made from captured carbon dioxide. Additionally, carmakers will be expected to use low-carbon steel made within the EU for their vehicles. Some groups warn that this move could slow down the shift to electric vehicles and leave Europe behind in global competition. The green transport group T&E spoke out against the decision. T&E UK's director Anna Krajinska said, "The UK must stand firm. Our ZEV mandate is already driving jobs, investment and innovation into the UK. As major exporters we cannot compete unless we innovate, and global markets are going electric fast."