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New cars sold in Europe in 2011 were 3.3% more fuel efficient than those sold in 2010; increasing diesel uptake

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Other findings of the analysis include: Registration of new cars in the EU increased constantly between 2001 and 2007, peaking at 15.5 The mass of new cars increased slightly in 2011 and is now back to the level seen in 2007 before the economic crisis. million cars, but has fallen continuously since.

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EU passenger car registrations drop 16.6% in October

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compared to October 2007. The largest drop was noted in Bulgaria (-35.6%) and the biggest increase in Ireland (+53.2%). In comparison, October 2009 saw an 12.1% upturn in EU registrations compared to 2008, when figures were down 14.9%

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New cars in Europe in 2013 collectively met 2015 CO2 target two years ahead of the deadline

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This figure has declined continuously since its peak in 2007, when 15.5 On average, the most efficient cars were bought in the Netherlands (109 g CO 2 /km), Greece (111g) and Portugal (112g) while the country selling the least efficient cars was Latvia (147g) followed by Estonia (147g) and Bulgaria (142g). There were 11.8

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EEA TERM Report Finds Efficiency Gains of Clean Vehicle Technology Being Offset By Ongoing Increases in Travel

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The report’s findings for the period 1997–2007 present a mixed picture, with some improvements in air pollutants and serious concerns regarding persistent growth in transport’s greenhouse gas emissions. Air travel within the EU remained the fastest growth area, increasing 48% between 1997 and 2007.

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GHG Emissions From European Businesses Participating in Emissions Trading System Fell 3% in 2008

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2008 emissions (excluding those of Bulgaria, Liechtenstein and Norway where 2007 data is incomplete or unavailable) were 3.06% lower than the 2007 level. those participating in the system—was 11,359 in 2008, which is 213 fewer than in 2007. Emissions were reduced despite GDP growth in the EU-27 of 0.8%

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Emissions of Air Pollutants down in EU-27

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The European Community’s air pollutant emission inventory report released by the European Environment Agency finds that in 2007, sulphur oxides (SO x ) emissions were down by 72 % from 1990 levels. EU-27 emissions of all four pollutants were lower in 2007 than in 2006.

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