Another VW Dieselgate official jailed in US
The US has jailed its second VW official since the Dieselgate scandal broke two years ago. Oliver Schmidt, a former…
Automakers face emissions challenges across the world
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US: CAFE and CO2 set automakers for “unprecedented change”
With the US government pushing for higher CAFE limits and the European Commission set to impose new CO2 limits on…
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US: Environmentalists challenge Toyota
Toyota’s environmental credentials are being challenged by pressure groups, headed by the Natural Resources Defence Council, which is questioning the…
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GERMANY: Transport minister plans CO2 tax by 2009
Germany’s transport minister, Wolfgang Tiefensee, has said that he hopes a new CO2-based car taxation system will be in force…
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GERMANY: Porsche threatens legal action over CO2 limits
Porsche has threatened legal action if the European Union enforces proposed CO2 emissions limits. "We would have to take legal…
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FRANKFURT SHOW: Industry CEOs repeat CO2 integrated approach call
The CEOs of the main European car manufacturers on Wednesday jointly expressed the industry’s determination to further reduce CO2 emissions…
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US: Detroit would benefit from new CAFE rules – study
Detroit-based automakers stand to gain market share and increased profits under proposed new fuel economy policies for the US, according…
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FRANCE: 130g by 2012 “not feasible” – ACEA head
A target for the European vehicle industry of 130g CO2 per kilometre by 2012 is not feasible, Fiat CEO and…