Toyota Exits 2026 EU Carbon Credit Pool, Taiwan Sales Drop 9% in February
Toyota has withdrawn from Tesla’s 2026 EU carbon credit pool with rejoin option open until December, relying on internal emissions cuts via new EVs like the bZ4X and Urban Cruiser. Taiwan’s vehicle market plunged 20% in February, dragging Toyota’s sales down 9% to 19,274 units even as Hotai Motor forecasts a 6% rebound.
1. EU Carbon Credit Pool Withdrawal
Toyota has pulled out of Tesla’s European Union carbon credit pool for 2026, retaining the option to rejoin until December. The automaker plans to meet CO2 targets through internal emissions reductions and its expanding EV lineup, including the bZ4X and the Urban Cruiser.
2. Taiwan February Sales Decline with Rebound Forecast
Taiwan’s new vehicle registrations fell 20% to 22,043 units in February, cutting Toyota’s local sales by 9% to 19,274 units. Hotai Motor expects a 6% market recovery this year, while industry forecaster GlobalData projects a 10% rebound in light vehicle sales.