Climate Change & Energy

Publications: No Regrets: the cost effectiveness of reaching average 120g/km CO2 for new cars

The objective of this paper is to arrive at an assessment of the cost effectiveness of more fuel efficient cars. More specifically, the paper assesses upfront technological costs and paybacks in fuel savings resulting from technical measures necessary to achieve the long-standing objective of 120 grams of CO2 emissions per kilometre for new cars sold in the EU by 2010 at the latest. [A note from Transport and Environment (T&E) to the CARS21 working group on the 'Integrated Approach']

September 7, 2005 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy

News: Europe's Citizens, NGOs and Industry Back Measures to Reduce Climate Impact of Aviation

European citizens, nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) and the aviation industry support action to limit the aviation sector’s rapidly-growing impact on climate change, according to the results of a public Internet consultation conducted by the European Commission.

August 2, 2005 | Aviation | Press Releases | Climate Change & Energy

News: 28-29/09/05 - NGO Policy Discussion on Low Carbon Cars

T&E is hosting an event for T&E member organisations and NGOs working on cars and climate change. For further information, please contact Aat Peterse at T&E.

July 29, 2005 | Cars | Events | Climate Change & Energy

News: China has realised something that Mr Barroso could learn from

Editorial by Karsten Krause

China, China, China. It seems to be the golden rule that, within 10 minutes of any discussion about legislating on automotive standards, at least one reference to the situation in China is necessary. Whatever the topic, or whatever point is being made, a juicy story from the Far East helps. And the message is: automotive legislation in Europe makes no difference because of the situation in China.

July 15, 2005 | Cars | T&E Bulletin | Climate Change & Energy

News: ‘Sustainability’ alliance seeks to prevent aviation charges

A number of companies in the British aviation industry have formed an alliance with the stated aim of improving air travel’s impact on the environment.

July 15, 2005 | Aviation | T&E Bulletin | Climate Change & Energy | Pricing & Taxation

News: Car Industry Backs Away from Climate Commitments

Download the full press release.
Download the 2005 publication, Reducing CO2 Emissions From New Cars.

June 23, 2005 | Cars | Press Releases | Climate Change & Energy

News: The beginning, not the end, of climate policy for aviation

Editorial by Jos Dings Finally, after almost a decade of campaigning by environmental NGOs, not least T&E, there is a prospect on the horizon that greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation sector are going to be tackled in some way.

June 15, 2005 | Aviation | T&E Bulletin | Climate Change & Energy | Pricing & Taxation

News: Emissions trading for aviation ‘not before 2008’

The European Commission has signalled that aviation could be included in the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) from 2013, or even by 2008.

June 15, 2005 | Aviation | T&E Bulletin | Climate Change & Energy

News: New figures show car manufacturers failing on CO2

European car makers are falling further behind on their voluntary commitment to cut carbon dioxide emissions from new cars.

June 15, 2005 | Cars | T&E Bulletin | Climate Change & Energy

News: Green Week: Flying high for climate change

Today o­n EUPolitix.com, Jos Dings, director of T&E, argues for a package of measures to combat the full climate impact of Europe's rapidly-growing aviation sector.  Read the article

June 1, 2005 | Aviation | Press Releases | Climate Change & Energy

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