298 automobile assembly and engine production plants operate in Europe today, according to freshly-updated data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Cars, vans, trucks, buses and engines are manufactured at these factories, 196 of which are situated within the European Union (EU27).

The European Commission has announced plans to cut greenhouse gases from the transport sector by 90% by 2050 in order to meet the goals of the European Green Deal.