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Commission approves second eco-innovation for cars

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Commission approves second eco-innovation for cars

27/06/2013The European Commission today approved an eco-innovation by French manufacturer Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur to help reduce CO2 emissions from passenger cars.
Valeo has demonstrated that the use of Valeo Efficient Generation Alternator, with an efficiency of at least 77%, is innovative within the meaning of the relevant legislation and reduces CO2 emissions by at least 1g CO2/km.

The vehicle-specific CO2 savings from the eco-innovation will be certified for each version of the car that is equipped with this technology as part of the vehicle type approval procedure. The reduction in CO2 emissions will be counted towards the achievement of the manufacturer's annual CO2 emissions target, up to a maximum level of 7gCO2/km per year.

This is the second eco-innovation approved. In March 2013, Audi AG won approval for an eco-innovation involving the use of light emitting d..

2030 climate and energy goals for a competitive, secure and low-carbon EU economy

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2030 climate and energy goals for a competitive, secure and low-carbon EU economy

22/01/2014A reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% below the 1990 level, an EU-wide binding target for renewable energy of at least 27%, renewed ambitions for energy efficiency policies, a new governance system and a set of new indicators to ensure a competitive and secure energy system. These are the pillars of the new EU framework on climate and energy for 2030 presented today by the European Commission.
European Commission President José Manuel Barroso said: “Climate action is central for the future of our planet, while a truly European energy policy is key for our competitiveness. Today's package proves that tackling the two issues simultaneously is not contradictory, but mutually reinforcing. It is in the EU's interest to build a job-rich economy that is less dependent on imported energy through increased efficiency and greater reli..

EU Regulation on monitoring and reporting of HDV CO2 emissions adopted

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EU Regulation on monitoring and reporting of HDV CO2 emissions adopted

25/06/2018The CO2 emissions of new heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) registered in the EU will have to be monitored and reported as of next year, under a new Regulation adopted today.
From 1 January 2019, manufacturers of HDVs (lorries, buses and coaches) and Member States will have to monitor data including CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of new vehicles and report annually to the European Commission.
The Regulation – the first ever EU legislation on HDV CO2 emissions – is part of a series of measures to implement the 2016 European strategy on low-emission mobility. Following adoption by the European Parliament on 12 June, with today’s Council vote the Regulation is now formally adopted.
The monitoring and reporting requirements will be crucial for providing, as of 2020, the necessary data to set and implement new CO2 emission reduction targets for HDV manufacturers, as pr..

“Ende gut, alles gut”: Commissioner Hedegaard welcomes agreement on car emissions target

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“Ende gut, alles gut”: Commissioner Hedegaard welcomes agreement on car emissions target

25/02/2014The European Commission welcomes the European Parliament's endorsement today of the new target for CO2 emissions from cars. The target of 95g CO2/km in 2021 will further reduce road transport emissions and make a substantial contribution to meeting the EU objective of cutting greenhouse gas emissions beyond 2020, as set out in the Commission's recent proposal for 2030 targets.
Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said: “Ende gut, alles gut. After long and difficult discussions, I'm glad that a deal was sealed which maintains ambition. This agreement gives the car industry planning certainty to produce more fuel efficient vehicles and saves consumers money. The 95g target is achievable by employing technologies available today. But it is clear that long-term clarity is important for the car industry. This is why the Comm..

Commission welcomes early achievement of CO2 target for new cars

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Commission welcomes early achievement of CO2 target for new cars

30/04/2014The European Commission welcomed figures published today showing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new cars sold in 2013 fell 4% to an average of 127 grams per kilometre (g/km). This means the legal target of 130g/km set for 2015 has been met two years early.
Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said: “The 2015 CO2 target has already been achieved – this is good news. This demonstrates clearly the efficiency of the EU’s legislation in driving change. It also shows that European car makers are already steering towards the 2021 target of 95 grams and therefore proving us right when we said that the 2015 target was both achievable and cost-effective.”

Provisional 2013 CO2 emissions data for new cars were published today by the European Environment Agency. The 127g/km emissions average compares with 132.2g/km in 2012.

The 130g/km target for 2015 is mandator..

Commission sets out strategy to curb CO2 emissions from trucks, buses and coaches

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Commission sets out strategy to curb CO2 emissions from trucks, buses and coaches

21/05/2014Trucks, buses and coaches would use less fuel and emit lower amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) under a strategy adopted by the European Commission today. Such heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) are responsible for around a quarter of CO2 emissions from road transport in the EU. Without action, HDV emissions in 2030-2050 are projected to remain close to current, unsustainable levels.
Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said “Today we are taking the next steps to curb emissions from road transport. We first regulated cars and vans, and we can now see the results: emissions have been reduced, air pollution in cities is in decline, and more innovative, fuel-efficient vehicles are now available to consumers. That is why we turn now to trucks and buses. This strategy outlines new measures which over time will cut CO2 emissions of these vehicles, save opera..

EU Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete: “The science is clear. The time to act is now”

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EU Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete: “The science is clear. The time to act is now”

03/11/2014The European Commission welcomes the robust scientific evidence on climate change compiled by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its Fifth Assessment Report. This report brings together the scientific literature on climate change since its last report in 2007, and leaves policymakers with no doubt: The time to act is now.
One of the key priorities of the Juncker Commission is to reform and reorganise Europe's energy policy into a new resilient European Energy Union with a forward-looking climate change policy, as defined in President Juncker's Political Guidelines for the new European Commission.

Energy Union Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič said: “The scientific evidence of the IPCC report underlines more than ever the need for the EU to build a resilient Energy Union with a forwar..

New cars’ CO2 emissions well below Europe’s 2015 target

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New cars’ CO2 emissions well below Europe’s 2015 target

16/04/2015New cars sold in 2014 emit on average 2.6 % less CO2 than those sold in 2013 and almost 7 grammes of CO2/km below the 2015 target, according to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency.
The average emissions level of a new car sold in 2014 was 123.4 grammes of carbon dioxide (CO2) per kilometre, significantly below the 2015 target of 130 g, according to provisional data from the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Since monitoring started under current legislation in 2010, emissions have decreased by 17 g CO2/km (12 %). Manufacturers will, nevertheless, have to further reduce emissions to meet the target of 95 g CO2/km by 2021.

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Commission kicks off debate on ‘driving road decarbonisation forwards’

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Commission kicks off debate on 'driving road decarbonisation forwards'

18/06/2015Commissioners Miguel Arias Cañete, Elżbieta Bieńkowska and Violeta Bulc, responsible respectively for climate action and energy, internal market and industry, and transport, are today hosting a conference in Brussels on the next steps towards decarbonising road transport.
Road transport accounts for nearly 30% of EU energy consumption and is responsible for a fifth of EU's greenhouse gas emissions. The Commissioners will be listening to views from experts, manufacturers and other stakeholders as part of the Commission's work to promote emissions reduction and energy efficiency in transport.

This is part and parcel of the Juncker Commission's Energy Union priority project which takes a comprehensive view on technologically-neutral solutions for decarbonising road transport as well as addressing electricity and other renewable energy so..

CO2 emissions from new cars and vans continue to decrease in 2014

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CO2 emissions from new cars and vans continue to decrease

26/11/2015New cars and vans registered in the European Union in 2014 were on average 2.5% more efficient compared to 2013 according to data published by the European Environment Agency.
The current data show that the average emissions level of a new car sold in 2014 was 123.4 grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) per kilometre, significantly below the 2015 target of 130 g. A new van sold in 2014 emitted on average 169.1 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometre, which is already below the 2017 target of 175 g.

Since monitoring started under current legislation in 2010, emissions have decreased by 17 g CO2/km (12 %). Manufacturers will nevertheless have to reduce emissions further to meet the target of 95 g CO2/km by 2021 for cars and 147 g CO2/km by 2020 for vans.

Following a statement by the Volkswagen Group on 3 November 2015 that CO2 emission values for some of their models are incorrectl..