Carmakers hit the brakes on carbon emissions

The article discusses the interaction between car manufacturers and the European Commission with regards to the mandatory carbon dioxide emission limits to be imposed by the latter in the near future. Improvements to carbon emissions from some new vehicle models are discussed, but it warns that some manufacturers are behind schedule to meet the forthcoming requirements. The suitability of various emissions-limitation schemes are addressed, in light of the characteristics of the vehicles produced by each manufacturer; firms such as BMW focus on larger, more powerful vehicles and would be greatly affected by a simple flat-rate target, for example. Financial investment, Research and Development requirements, and legislative factors which will determine whether the automotive industry can reach EU emissions targets are outlined.

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• Authors:
  • RICHENS, J
• Publication Date: 2007-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 30-33
• Serial:
  • THE ENDS REPORT
  • Issue Number: 393
  • Publisher: ENVIRONMENTAL DATA SERVICES LTD
  • ISSN: 0260-1249

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Carbon; Carbon dioxide; Carbon monoxide; Economics; Industries; Legislation; Motors; Pollutants; Vehicles
• Identifier Terms: European Union
• Uncontrolled Terms: Efficiency
• ITRD Terms: 7158: Carbon; 7393: Carbon dioxide; 7391: Carbon monoxide; 255: Economics; 5911: Efficiency; 2442: Emission; 8303: EU; 332: Industry; 1556: Legislation; 1334: Motor; 1255: Vehicle
• Subject Areas: Economics; Energy; Environment; Law; Vehicles and Equipment; I10: Economics and Administration; I15: Environment; I90: Vehicles;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01087561
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jan 29 2008 10:54AM