Emissions News

Paint manufacturer AkzoNobel has developed a new tool aimed at calculating, reducing and offsetting carbon emissions in the bodyshop industry.

The European parliament has set out a tough programme for car manufacturers by passing the EU new car CO2 legislation which sets emissions from new cars at 130g/km by 2015.

The European Union has proposed that carmakers must reduce emissions of new vehicles by 18 per cent within the next six years.

Dealers need to develop a new marketing approach to entice environmentally concerned customers into showrooms.

Plans to reduce CO2 emissions in Europe were put on hold again after negotiators stalled over key issues at a meeting between the European Commission and European Parliament.

Nearly 90 per cent of drivers said CO2 emissions would influence the choice of their next company car, according to an online survey.

An EU-wide agreement on lowering average CO2 emissions by 18 per cent between 2012 and 2015 has moved a step closer as Italy has dropped its objections to the plan.

The government has announced plans to invest £100m in developing electric and hybrid cars, with the aim of creating up to 10,000 new British jobs.

The European Union's goal of reducing CO2 vehicle emissions to 130 g/km by 2012 may be met by default, as consumers increasingly buy more fuel efficient cars.

Acea, the European carmaker's association, has asked the European Union for a 40bn Euro (£31bn) loan.