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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 “for the automotive industry this is both a challenge and an opportunity. 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. A challenge, obviously, because it means change&#.