Cars / Climate Change & Energy

News: Calls to reject car industry loan

T&E and CEE Bankwatch Network have written to President Barroso calling on him to reject the request of the European car industry for a EUR 40 bn taxpayer-backed loan.

November 19, 2008 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy

News: EU continues to turn deaf ear to traffic noise as MEPs vote for weaker limits

Millions of European citizens troubled by road traffic noise have had their hopes of a quieter and healthier life set back by a deal between MEPs, the tyre industry and the Italian government.

November 12, 2008 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Lorries & Road Freight | Noise | T&E Bulletin

News: Dutch lead opposition to French attempts to weaken CO2 standards for new cars

The battle over limiting CO2 emissions from new cars goes on, with the French presidency saying it is determined to conclude a deal by the end of this year.

November 12, 2008 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | T&E Bulletin

News: No loans for car makers while they oppose CO2 legislation

Let's face it, the request by Europe's car makers for a €40 billion loan to help them through the current economic difficulties and develop fuel efficient cars seems like the height of audacity.

November 12, 2008 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | T&E Bulletin

News: The world is watching

Parliament’s vote on car emissions will be a test of the EU’s willingness to lead the world in tackling climate change, argues Jos Dings in this month's edition of The Parliament Magazine.

October 20, 2008 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy

News: MEPs make dramatic stand for cleaner cars, but French follow-up ignores it

MEPs have rejected moves for the Commission’s proposals for binding carbon dioxide standards for new cars to be watered down. But the vote was followed by a proposal from the French presidency that would indeed weaken the proposals.

October 15, 2008 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | T&E Bulletin

News: EU loan sought for environmental cars

Europe's car makers have asked the Commission for a €40 billion loan to develop environment-friendly vehicles, unleashing some critical reactions.

October 15, 2008 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | T&E Bulletin

News: The real story behind why a win:win directive is in danger

Editorial by Jos Dings What a month! We knew when the Commission proposed Europe's first mandatory emissions standards for new cars that getting the legislation passed would mean a bumpy ride, but the events of September really were dramatic. Yet how many people really understand what is behind this increasingly polarised issue?

October 15, 2008 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | T&E Bulletin

News: MEPs stand up for fuel-efficient cars

Despite enormous pressure from the car industry and car producing countries, the European Parliament has stood firm on plans to reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions from new cars.

September 25, 2008 | Climate Change & Energy | Cars | Press Releases

News: Stand up for any colour car - as long as it's green

From today's Financial Times: The European car industry claims to comprise the Continent’s “most innovative entrepreneurs” (Letters, September 16). Hmmm. The 1948 Beetle used 7.5 litres of petrol per 100km; the biggest-selling version of the New Beetle uses the same.

September 22, 2008 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy

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