"Historic EU decision for the climate which definitively confirms the target of 100% zero-emission vehicles in 2035 with intermediary phases between 2025 and 2030."The talks, between representatives of the European Council fronting for the 27 EU countries and the European Parliament got underway on Thursday and had been set to continue until an agreement was reached.The negotiations underpin the bloc's transition towards a carbon-neutral future – a key pledge by commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.Conservative lawmakers and Germany had shown reluctance over some of the targets, fearing the costly burden it will place on EU automakers competing against global rivals with looser targets.The 2035 ban on all vehicles with internal combustion engines was voted for by the European Parliament in June."