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== How does pooling works ==
== How does pooling works ==
 
In "pooling", automakers count their fleet as one. Pooling is of two forms<ref>https://sustainability.freshfields.com/post/102gx0d/co2-emissions-pooling-in-the-eu-automotive-sector</ref>:   
* In "pooling", automakers count their fleet as one. Pooling is of two forms<ref>https://sustainability.freshfields.com/post/102gx0d/co2-emissions-pooling-in-the-eu-automotive-sector</ref>:  (a) Closed pooling- Here, different linked brands combine their fleet. For example, offsetting emissions from Porsche and Audi by combining their fleet with those of Skoda, SEAT and Volkswagen Passenger Cars.
* Closed pooling- Here, different linked brands combine their fleet. For example, offsetting emissions from Porsche and Audi by combining their fleet with those of Skoda, SEAT and Volkswagen Passenger Cars.
 
* Open pooling-This is where automakers that are unrelated combine their fleet. For example, in 2021 Volkswagen pooled its fleet with the likes of SAIC, Geely and AIWays<ref>https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/vw-opens-ev-pool-to-chinese-carmakers/</ref>. On the other hand, Fiat Chrysler joined a pool with Tesla<ref>https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/vw-opens-ev-pool-to-chinese-carmakers/</ref>.
(b) Open pooling-This is where automakers that are unrelated combine their fleet. For example, in 2021 Volkswagen pooled its fleet with the likes of SAIC, Geely and AIWays<ref>https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/vw-opens-ev-pool-to-chinese-carmakers/</ref>. On the other hand, Fiat Chrysler joined a pool with Tesla<ref>https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/vw-opens-ev-pool-to-chinese-carmakers/</ref>.
* According to T&E, Mercedes, Ford and Volkswagen could pool their fleet with Tesla and Volvo leading to a reduction in the number of BEVs they have to sell in 2025 (to avoid the emission penalty) by 36%<ref name=":0" />.
 
== How far is Volkswagen in meeting the CO2  2025 target ==
== How far is Volkswagen in meeting the CO2  2025 target ==