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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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