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Making a new car creates as much carbon pollution as driving it, so it’s often better to keep your old banger on the road than to upgrade to a greener model.
Ultra low-CO2 tax incentive draws clear line in the sand
The Governments Budget announcement regarding incentives for ultra-low CO2 cars has sent a clear message to manufacturers to continue investing in bringing down emissions levels.
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Car buyers in the dark over CO2 ratings
* Online CO2 ratings hard to find
* One figure in three is wrong
* Honda, Kia, Lexus and Mini do best
Only 52% of web users are able to find the correct CO2 emissions figure for a car, according to a new survey.
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UPDATE 2-EU delays van emissions clampdown -draft document
* CO2 from vans could be capped at 175 grams/km from 2013
* Could be capped at 135 grams per km from 2020 – EU draft
* Van makers missing CO2 target to face fines – draft
BRUSSELS, Sept 14 (Reuters) – The auto industry will have to cut carbon dioxide emissions from new vans sold in the European Union by 14 percent by July 2013 or face fines, a draft EU document shows.
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New Insignia Ecoflex Sports Tourer with sub 140g/km CO2
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Vauxhall has released details on its new Insignia EcoFlex Sport Tourer, which emits just 139g/km of carbon dioxide.
Integrated approach needed to reduce CO2 from road transportation
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This was the key message that emerged from the first FISITA World Automotive Summit, held in Falkenstein, Germany from 15
