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EU proposes CO2 emission cuts for new cars sold in Europe

Currently, the average emissions of vehicles in Europe are 162 grams per kilometer driven (OK, this is the number from 2005, but that's as current as anyone has figures for). A European Commission proposal released today wants to force automakers to use technology to cut those emissions from new cars sold in the EU to 130 by 2012. A further 10 grams per kilometer would be reduced through biofuels. EU Industry Commissioner Guenter Verheugen said that he knows the technology additions will be expensive, but there are broader benefits. "We have ... Read more →

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