Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 2, 2009
Updated emission estimates for the EU for 2010 show just 14 Member States expect to meet their respective 2010 air pollutant limits set under the EU National Emission Ceilings Directive (NEC Directive), according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The progress toward meeting ceilings for the other pollutants remains largely on track.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 28, 2010
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.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 3, 2014
million tonnes emitted in 2007. There are also significant reserves in Jordan, Morocco, Sweden, Syria and Turkey. Estonia’s latest technological breakthrough could catalyse a new approach to exploring the vast global reserves of this fossil fuel frequently perceived as a significant pollutant, the IEA article suggests.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 22, 2009
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.
Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
“There was a fuss in Britain when road tax increased for the most-polluting cars, but we are lax by European standards – we need a more sophisticated carrot and stick approach to encouraging people to drive lighter cars if we want to do better in next year’s league table.&#. Sweden / 174 / 181 / 23. Ranking in 2008.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 29, 2009
Here are some examples of actions that would be required to achieve the target of at least 35 mpg specified by EISA 2007: [Note: NHTSA has released CAFE standards for MY 2011, but is engaging in further consideration and analysis prior to issuing rules for subsequent model years. Earlier post.)]. Cars (vehicles/1000 people). Thornes, B.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 7, 2013
Volvo has been testing Bio-DME in Sweden since 2009. In 2007, Volvo showcased in Brussels seven commercial vehicles powered by seven different CO 2 -neutral fuels, one of which was DME. Earlier post.). This will be followed by a 500 hp (373 kW) rating with the same torque. Selecting DME. Earlier post.)
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