Europe's CO2 divisions exposed
BELGIUM: EU proposes binding CO2 limits
Following several weeks of delay amidst intense lobbying by the German automotive industry in particular, the European Commission on Wednesday…
BRUSSELS: European Commission outlines auto policy
The European Commission has agreed a framework strategy for the European motor industry. In a communique it outlined the direction…
BRUSSELS: EC eyes 130g/km CO2 limit – report
After several weeks of fierce negotiations, latest indications are that the European Commission will tomorrow propose binding legislation that will…
GERMANY: VDA chief hopeful of variable CO2 limits
Bernd Gottschalk, president of German automotive industry trade association Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), has said he hopes the European Commission…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Thérèse Martinet of PSA Peugeot Citroen
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is becoming an increasingly important area for all companies, particularly those with a high environmental impact.…
BELGIUM: EC proposes new fuel standards
The European Commission has proposed new standards for transport fuels, designed to reduce the contribution of fuels to climate change.…
ANALYSIS: ‘Most OEMs able to meet 120g CO2/km by 2012’ – analyst
Most vehicle manufacturers, including premium manufacturers, will be able to meet an average limit of 120g CO2 emissions per kilometre…
GERMANY: German car bosses sound warning on CO2 limits
German car manufacturer bosses weighed in heavily to the debate on EU CO2 limits for passenger cars at the weekend,…
UK: CO2 emissions fall but not enough
As part of its campaign to avoid mandatory limits, the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has published…
BELGIUM: EU row brews over CO2
Differences within the European Commission over whether to impose binding targets for emissions of greenhouse gases on car manufacturers have…