Green Car Congress
APRIL 25, 2011
Gt CO 2 in 2008 (26%), according to a new open access study by researchers from Germany and the US, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). developed a trade-linked global database for CO 2 emissions covering 113 countries and 57 economic sectors from 1990 to 2008. Gt CO 2 in 1990 to 1.6
Green Car Congress
JULY 20, 2012
The United States remain one of the largest emitters of CO2, with 17.3 tonnes per capita, despite a decline due to the recession in 2008-2009, high oil prices and an increased share of natural gas. This amount is similar to the current CO 2 emissions from Germany. In the European Union, CO 2 emissions dropped by 3% to 7.5
Green Car Congress
APRIL 7, 2009
The number of EU countries with CO2-related car taxation rose to 15 in 2008. In 2008, motor vehicle taxes in the EU 15 added up to €378 billion (US$501 billion) or 4.1% The car industry advocates a linear system, in which tax levels are directly proportionate to the car’s CO2 emissions and every gram of CO 2 is taxed the same.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
below the record 2008 figures. lower in 2009 than in 2008. Similar figures apply to USA, Japan, France, Germany, and most other industrialized nations. This is less than half the drop predicted a year ago. The global financial crisis severely affected western economies, leading to large reductions in CO 2 emissions.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
6,028 people were questioned across six European countries; Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. These include: simTD (Safe Intelligent Mobility – Testfield Germany)—a joint research project supported by the German government that began in 2008. The survey was carried out between July and August 2012.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 10, 2009
Initial results from a joint pilot test of 14 series-produced Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses running NExBTL renewable diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO) since mid-2008 show a reduction in NO x emissions of up to 15%, and in CO 2 emissions of more than 60% compared to fossil fuels.
Green Cars News
MAY 15, 2009
Leading European car rental company, Europcar is now providing information about the CO2 emitted by its vehicles on its rental invoices, making it easier for customers to monitor their environmental impact. Even before booking, customers can go online to assess the average Europcar fleet CO2 emissions for each rental car.
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