Brussels wants carmakers to cut emissions by a quarter

Carmakers selling vehicles in Europe will have to cut carbon dioxide emissions by a quarter under proposals from the European Union's environment commissioner unveiled on the 24 January 2007.

ACEA: Statement, December 2006: European Car Manufacturers and Motoring Clubs ask Recognition for Role of Fuel-Efficient Driving to Reduce CO2 Emissions within an Integrated Approach http://www.acea.be/index.php/news/news_detail/global_warming_european_car_manufacturers_and_motoring_clubs_ask_recognitio

European Commission: DG Environment: policies: Transport and the environment http://ec.europa.eu/environment/air/transport.htm

BBC News, 12.1.07: EU plans attack on car emissions http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6257327.stm

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