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EUCAR Recommends European 8th Research Framework Program Make Sustainable Mobility a Priority

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The European Council for Automotive R&D (EUCAR) is recommending that the EU 8 th Research Framework Programme (FP8) covering the period 2014 to 2020 declare sustainable mobility a key priority for research funding and further encourage collaborative research in the road transport and automotive sector. Click to enlarge.

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Frost Sullivan Projects That About 80% of European Vehicle Sales Will Be in the 150 g/km CO2 Band by 2015; EVs as a Strategy of Premium Automakers

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Staggered implementation: 65% to comply with requirements in 2012; 75% in 2013; 80% in 2014 and 100% in 2015. In 2014, any weight increase in new cars will be studied. By 2015, the average car in Europe will be 5 per cent lighter, with 30 per cent lower CO 2 emissions. ACEA says that the industry spends €20 billion (US$28.8

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