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Global Fuel Economy Initiative Releases Roadmap Report on Achieving 50% Fuel Economy Improvement in LDV Fleet by 2050

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has estimated that fuel consumption and emissions of CO 2 from the world’s cars will roughly double between 2000 and 2050. Worldwide, cars currently account for close to half of the transport sector’s fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Vehicle taxes and incentives. Fuel taxes.

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LowCVP Conference attracts 200 delegates and leading speakers

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He said that emissions reductions on the scale implied by the science have never been achieved before, even when associated with severe economic recession or upheaval. There are also links from here to the conference speech by Lord Adonis and press releases issued by the LowCVP and the Greater London Authority.