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Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

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The deal follows an agreement reached in December on new CO 2 emission standards for cars and light vans in the EU for the period after 2020. —Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete. The introduction of a benchmark system for truck manufacturers totally ignores the demand side.

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EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

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The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. With our proposals we are not only protecting the climate and saving consumers money. grams in 2011 and a mandatory target of 130 grams in 2015.

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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The report treats different motorized modes separately, with a focus on light-duty vehicles (LDVs), heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) and powered two-wheelers. Important complementary policies include fuel economy labeling, fuel economy or CO2-adjusted vehicle tax systems (such as “feebates”), and fuel taxes. Policy package.

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

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Initiatives taken by dealers include the use of more energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems, installing motion sensors, adding rainwater collection systems and utilizing renewable solar energy. Honda continually strives to improve energy efficiency and to r educe waste, water use and emissions from the manufacturing of its products.

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