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Car industry supports reducing CO2 emissions

Needed is a comprehensive approach involving all relevant actors.
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ACEA 1998 Commitment has Significantly Cut CO2 Emissions from Cars

As a sign of its commitment to reduce CO2 emissions from cars, the European car industry has signed an agreement in 1998 to contribute to tackling climate change, and will continue to make substantial efforts. read more

Long-standing Environmental Track Record

The European vehicle manufacturers are technology leaders and have a long-standing track record in improving the environmental performance of their cars, trucks, buses and coaches.
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• Full ACEA Environmental Track Record Dossier

Lead-time is Essential: Car's Concept and Production Phase Take up to 12 Years

Cars are highly complex and innovative products. Their development - from design to production logistics - takes up to 5 years. Their product cycle, or the time they are kept in production, comprises up to 7 years.
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Biofuels are Important Tool to Reducing CO2

01/01/2007 - Biofuels can significantly help reducing CO2 emissions from cars. Car manufacturers have made considerable efforts to develop and adjust engines in order to use different kinds of biofuels or a combination of lubricants. read more

CO2-related Taxation is a Must

CO2-based taxation of cars and of alternative fuels has a significant CO2 reduction potential by shaping consumer demand and setting economic incentives. read more

EC Softens Impact Assessment: the Missing Pages

The European Commission has softened the findings of its impact assessment to its strategy proposal for reducing CO2 emissions from cars. read more

Eco-driving: Easy to Apply, Impressive Results

Already a slight change in driving style can significantly reduce fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions.
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• Eco-Drive Website
• Test Results from The Netherlands
• Test Results from Belgium

Congestion Causes CO2 Emissions

01/01/2007 - Infrastructure measures have an enormous potential to reduce CO2 emissions. Cars that are stuck in traffic jams or have to stop for every traffic light simply waste fuel. Reducing road congestion through better road design and intelligent traffic management technologies offers effective solutions.
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Higly Efficient Cars are Available, But Not Much Loved

The automobile manufacturers have put new cars on the market emitting 120 gCO2/km or less by 2000. But a number of highly CO2-efficient cars have met with very low consumer demand. read more

Costs of CO2 Reduction Compared

01/01/2007 - With between €132 and €233 per reduced tonne of CO2, vehicle technology is up to ten times more expensive than using biofuels or adopting an economic driving style. These are official European Commission figures. read more

Sources of CO2 Emissions in the EU

01/01/2007 - Passenger cars contribute to 12% of man-made CO2 in Europe, according to 2004, EU-25 figures from the European Commission. Transport accounts for 26%, energy plants for 39%, industrial production for 16% and households for 19%. read more

Japan opts for Integrated Approach

Japanese greenhouse gas reduction policy for cars emphasizes measures such as infrastructure adjustments rather than vehicle technology. For cars, a target remains of 138 gCO2/km by 2015. read more

The Pros and Cons of Hybrids

All European car manufacturers have been involved in the research and development of hybrid engines for some time and several have models that are either already on the market or close to market introduction. However, hybrid cars are far from being the only solution.
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European Passenger Car CEOs express resolve to further cut CO2 from cars

They call on EU governments to embrace a cost-effective integrated approach, which would result in larger environmental gains and safeguard employment in the EU. read more

Over 50 CO2-cutting technologies introduced up to date

Over the past decade, a large range of new CO2 efficient solutions have been brought to market. Others are in the pipeline for introduction over the next few years. The industry spends € 20 billion annually or 4% of its turnover on R&D;
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