Biofuels
The ACEA position on the use of vegetable oils in engines is given in the attached document. ACEA advises all vehicle owners not to use such oils as a diesel fuel substitute. read more
ACEA Euro VI engine correlation test program
ACEA has recently completed a test program on a number of prototype European engine-aftertreatment systems to develop an emission correlation from today's ETC test cycle applicable in Euro V to the WHTC test cycle that is under consideration for Euro VI. The results of the program have been presented to the European Commission and are available in the attached document. read more
Market & Economy
PASSENGER CARS: 2007 registrations mount in new member states, flat in Western Europe
Nearly 16 million new cars were registered in Europe (EU27+EFTA) in 2007, or 1.1% more than the year
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Study: Road works often a danger zone
A study by EuroTest has found that many European work zones are accident black spots, with a higher than normal frequency of accidents. read more...
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Europe has more than 250 automobile production sites
Europe is the world's largest motor vehicle producer. More than 250 automobile manufacturing plants in the EU are supporting over 12 million families. read more...
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