The European Commission said
Wednesday that it has launched an infringement procedure against
Italy over the emission control strategies employed by Fiat
Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).
The case regards use of defeat devices, which can lead to
higher NOx emissions outside the test cycle.
The Commission said Italy had to respond to concerns FCA had
not justified the technical necessity - and thus the legality -
of a device used, and had to clarify whether it has failed to
adopt corrective measures and impose penalties on the car
manufacturer.
"Italy now has two months to respond to the arguments put
forward by the Commission; otherwise, the Commission may decide
to send a reasoned opinion," the EU executive said.
The European Commission also said Wednesday that it has
decided to refer Italy to the Court of Justice of the EU for
breaching European law over a motorway concession contract.
The case concerns an 18-year-long extension of a concession
contract to the Società Autostrada Tirrenica company, which is
in charge of building and managing the Civitavecchia-Livorno A12
motorway.
The EC said Italy had failed to fulfil its obligations under
EU public procurement rules, as the contract was extended
without a prior call for tenders.
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