Environmental stories tagged with: cars

Professor Julia King has issued her interim analytical report as part of her independent Review of low-carbon cars. "Part I: the potential for CO2 reduction" sets out the environmental challenge for road transport and looks at the scope for emissions savings from more efficient vehicle technologies, cleaner fuels and smart consumer choices.

On October 16th, the European Parliament will debate the necessity and feasibility of reducing the average CO2 emissions of new cars registered in the EU to 130g/km by 2012.

A survey commissioned by HPI, the original vehicle checks specialist, reveals that dealers are reporting an increase in awareness of CO2 emissions amongst used car buyers.

Worried that the world's concern about pollution in China is not good for its reputation, China is attempting some bold steps to get people out of their cars.