Cars

News: Commission's New Car Industry Group "Lacks Expertise" Say Transport NGOs

At a press conference held today, Günter Verheugen, Vice-President of the Commission, and Bernd Pischetsrieder, President of ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers Association), launched a new initiative to boost the competitiveness of the European car industry. A high level group called “CARS 21” will be set up.

January 13, 2005 | Cars | Press Releases | Climate Change & Energy

News: 20/01/2005 - Clean Cars in 2010, Brussels

The impact of cars o­n the environment and public health is a hot topic in Europe.  In a o­ne-day seminar held in Brussels, T&E brought together industry, policy makers and NGOs to debate three key issues: EURO 5 emissions standards, cars and climate change and noise pollution.  For more information, download the full announcement, final programme and participants list.

December 1, 2004 | Cars | Events | Climate Change & Energy

Publications: Sense and Sustainability: Smart thinking to restart European transport policy (T&E 04/06)

Timed to coincide with a new European Parliament, Commission, and an enlarged EU, this publication offers policy makers considered solutions to help restart sustainable transport policies.

October 27, 2004 | General Transport | Aviation | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Euro Standards | Infrastructure | Lorries & Road Freight | Noise | Pricing & Taxation | Shipping

Publications: Reconciling Environmental and Social Transport Policies (T&E 04/05)

Based on a T&E seminar held in Brussels on 19 May 2004, this report brings together social and environmental thinking, with a focus on the specific example of pricing.

October 27, 2004 | General Transport | Cars | Events | Public & Urban | Pricing & Taxation

News: Environment Ministers Show Support for Cleaner Vehicles

During a discussion o­n Sustainable Road Transport at last week's Environment Council meeting in Luxembourg, Ministers appeared to offer broad support for cleaner vehicles. The Dutch Presidency was effectively 'testing the water' o­n the subject - the real debate will come when the Commission issues concrete proposals. T&E, along with the European Environment Bureau (EEB), issued a position paper before the meeting advocating stricter targets for the sector. The two organisations welcomed the broad support for such moves offered by several Ministers.

October 18, 2004 | Cars | Press Releases | Climate Change & Energy

Publications: Input to Environment Council debate on Sustainable Road Transport

This letter to European Environment Ministers was sent as input to the discussion o­n Sustainable Mobility scheduled for the Council meeting o­n 14th October 2004. It was sent jointly by T&E and the European Environmental Bureau (EEB).

October 18, 2004 | Lorries & Road Freight | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Euro Standards | Pricing & Taxation

News: Weak Response From FIA to Formula One Fuel Limit Suggestion

In an open letter published on the commentary page of T&E Bulletin (June 2004), editor Chris Bowers suggested that F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone consider introducing a 'serious' fuel limit in future seasons. This could make for 'great drama' and benefit the environment said Bowers. Read the open letter and find out how FIA's Max Mosley responded. Looking forward to greener Formula One? Don't hold your breath.

August 25, 2004 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy

Publications: Transport and Social Exclusion

A brief introduction into who is affected by social exclusion and how transport can exacerbate or help alleviate the problem.

December 2, 2003 | General Transport | Cars | Public & Urban

Publications: Road pricing: car taxation

T&E Position paper o­n taxation of passenger cars. There is also a PDF (35 Kb) version.

October 25, 2002 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Pricing & Taxation

Publications: Road transport - How sustainable is the car?

T&E position paper.

September 25, 2002 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Air Pollution

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