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Publications: Cleaner and Safer Road Transport: Response to the European Commission Consultation

Response to the European Commission consultation on the EU Road Safety Action Programme 2011-2020

December 7, 2009 | Infrastructure | Cars | Lorries & Road Freight | Vans | General Transport

News: Effectiveness of EU tyre label scheme will depend on retailers

The European Parliament has approved a new energy efficiency, safety and noise labelling scheme for new tyres. Transport & Environment says the label is a step forward but much will now depend on national authorities being strict on implementing the scheme.

November 25, 2009 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Lorries & Road Freight | Noise | Press Releases | Vans

News: Vans regulation carries fingerprints of strong industry lobbying

Europe’s first legislation to limit carbon dioxide emissions from new vans has been published by the Commission. Although a significant development, the draft regulation has the fingerprints of fierce lobbying by the automotive industry, and even the EU’s environment commissioner regretted its reduced level of ambition.

November 16, 2009 | Vans | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | T&E Bulletin

News: Commission announces weakened van CO2 limits

The European Commission has finally announced plans to introduce new fuel efficiency standards for vans.

October 28, 2009 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Press Releases | Vans

News: Car makers’ performance makes case for van limits

The latest figures on how car makers are reducing carbon dioxide emissions from new cars highlight rapidly differing performances among the main manufacturers. But the pattern of those differences shows that the forthcoming obligatory CO2 limits are leading to changes in the automotive industry, which has led T&E to intensify its call for the EU to introduce CO2 limits for light commercial vehicles.

October 14, 2009 | Cars | T&E Bulletin | Climate Change & Energy | Vans

News: Carmakers divided on CO2 cuts

Carmakers reduced carbon emissions by wildly varying degrees last year with the best performers achieving four to five times larger cuts than the worst.

September 14, 2009 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Press Releases | Vans

News: Carmakers taking us for a ride?

Jos Dings writes in today's European Voice: There was something rather predictable about the response of vehicle manufacturers to news that the EU will propose fuel efficiency standards for vans and light trucks this month or in early October.

September 3, 2009 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Vans