Porsche might sue if new EU CO2 limits move ahead
If the European Union goes ahead with the proposed limits on CO2 emissions, Porsche will consider taking legal action against the EU. Porsche wants European regulators to establish CO2 limits based on different different vehicle segments. Since Porsche only makes high-performance vehicles, none of which come anywhere near the proposed 130 g/km limit, they would have to completely gut their lineup. Porsche spokesman Albrecht Bamler told AFP that if the EU proceeds with their plans, they would go to the European commission and then to court based on fair trade laws. Currently Porsche's fleet average is 289 g/km and even the Cayenne hybrid will barely crack 200 g/km. Porsche long ago ruled out using diesel engines and unless they drastically reduce both the weight and power of their vehicles or follow Tesla's path with battery power, they may have to follow through on a previous threat to move their operations out of Europe.
[Source: ChannelNewsAsia]
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A.Brien 11:56AM (9/17/2007)
Im sick of all these goverments laws that don't respect the basics of free trading. The owners of these big cars already pay more tax then the average car drivers. Some have more money then others. Some compagny are different then others and it's a normal situation. If porsche goes out then the chinese will build some big cars alongside the small and will take the extra cash.
Maybe some can invent a co2 filter that capture the c and release the o2 ??
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Joseph 8:59PM (9/17/2007)
These super expensve sports-cars shouldn't be included under these mpg limits!!!
We need to have SOME gasoline-sports cars.
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Karl-Uwe Strunzen 3:27AM (9/18/2007)
Its high-time German cars were either banned in Europe or seriously discouraged. Its already happening in London and most other major cities, but a lot still needs to be done. Compare the average fleet emissions of Peugeot-Cotroen, Fiat and Renault with those of Porsche, Audi, Mercedes, or even Volkswagen. The Germans have, and by a long shot, the worst fleet average emissions (Volkswagen included). Bruxelles, national authorities and city authorities need to clamp down on the stupid German sedan and SUV producers, who are the main culprits of car pollution in Europe. Its "USER-PAYS" in everyhting else - why should the Germans get a free-ride?
More generally, people need to look at alternative ways to show their wealth. German cars have nothing to do with getting from A to B and everything to do with pollution and low quality/price ratio. Come on people, try buying stuff which respects the environment and your health!!!
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