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EU transport can cut emissions by 89% by 2050
2 Sep 2010Greenhouse gas emissions from transport in the EU could be reduced by 89% by 2050 compared with 1990 levels if all the options currently available are embraced with bold ambition, new research shows.
Germany’s car energy efficiency label fuels row
31 Aug 2010German government plans to introduce an energy efficiency label for cars are dividing opinions. Hailed by the German car industry as a model for Europe, the proposed label has been attacked by environmental and consumer groups as a “deception”.
NewsEU-wide ‘trigger values’ top noise reduction tips
31 Aug 2010The EU should stay away from binding limits and consider setting instead trigger values that would spark off the implementation of noise reduction measures set out in national action plans, a consortium of three consultancies has advised the EU.
NewsCommission adopts new standards for fuel blends
31 Aug 2010The European Commission has adopted new standards for fuel blends in line with recommendations made by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), following advances in vehicle technology.
NewsTransport firms lagging behind on CO2 reporting
16 Aug 2010Just 36% of the 291 largest transportation companies have set targets for reducing their carbon emissions, compared with half of the Global 500 Index of companies, according to a report from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) released last week.
NewsRules on intelligent transport systems published
9 Aug 2010A directive governing the use of intelligent transport systems (ITS) in road transport was published in official journal on Friday. The rules, intended to reduce congestion and cut CO2 emissions must be transposed into national law by 27 February 2012.
OpinionRising global temperature forces stark choices
12 Mar 2010Beyond the cautious carbon reduction pledges, one key message emerged from a high-level seminar on aviation and shipping emissions in London this week: we must choose whether to pay for prevention now or more adaptation later.
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