Briefing

Position Paper: CO2 Emissions from New Cars

April 23, 2008

T&E's response to the European Commission proposal on new car CO2 targets.

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Tackling fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions of new cars is the single most effective policy measure the EU can take to simultaneously address climate change, reduce dependence on oil, spur investment in low-carbon car technologies in Europe and elsewhere, and lower energy bills for European citizens.

We welcome the European Commission’s proposal to set binding fleet average CO₂ standards for new cars sold in Europe, following the failure of the decade-old voluntary industry commitment. However, the proposal has some serious shortcomings that must be addressed.

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