BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Parliament lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favour of an effective EU ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035, as part of a broad package of measures to combat climate change. Lawmakers backed a proposal, made by the European Commission last year, to impose a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions from new cars by 2035, which would end sales of fossil fuel-powered vehicles. The law is not yet final. Wednesday’s vote confirms the Parliament’s position for upcoming negotiations with EU countries on the final law. (Reporting by Kate Abnett)