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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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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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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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Large interest in “eco-driving”
Market & Economy
Automobile production expanded by 5.3% in 2007
The contribution of the European motor vehicle industry to economic growth in the EU27 has been positive and sustained through 2007 according to the ACEA winter Economic Report. read more...
PASSENGER CARS: German registrations bolster EU market
In Europe (EU27 + EFTA), 0.3% less cars were registered than in January last year, with 1,308,761 units compared to 1,312,131 in 2007. read more...
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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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