Environment: Further CO2 emission reductions from cars and vans: a win-win for the climate, consumers, innovation and jobs

The Information Daily
Jul7 11, 2012

The European Commission today put forward proposals to implement targets that will further considerably reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020…

Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action, said: ”With our proposals we are not only protecting the climate and saving consumers money. We are also boosting innovation and competitiveness in the European automotive industry. And we will create substantial numbers of jobs as a result. This is a clear win-win situation for everyone. This is one more important step towards a competitive, low-carbon economy. More CO2 reductions beyond 2020 need to be prepared and these will be considered in consultation with stakeholders.”

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