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USA & EU: Key decisions on car emissions by year-end |
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[UPDATE 2008-01-03] As the year 2007 draws to a close, legislators in the U.S. and Europe have issued key decisions affecting car emissions and fuel economy. While the European Commission proposes to cut CO2 emissions, the U.S. approves its first fuel economy increase in 32 years, and the EPA decides to block California’s car emissions law.
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2007-12-21
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Frantic activity on both sides of the Atlantic has allowed EU and U.S. legislators to adopt almost simultaneously key proposals and decisions on vehicle emissions. R744.com has analyzed the implications for the car industry and for Mobile Air Conditioning:
EU unveils controversial car emissions proposal
[UPDATE 2008-01-03] The European Commission has proposed tough CO2 emission limits of 120 g/km by 2012 and economic fines for non-compliance, with criticism from carmakers and NGOs. Efficiency requirements for Mobile Air Conditioning will be released next year.
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USA targets fuel economy standards of 35 mpg
After months of political negotiations, President Bush has signed the first increase in U.S. fuel efficiency standards in 32 years. The 35 mpg standard by 2020 will spur fuel-efficient technologies and could save Americans up to $1,000 of fuel costs every year.
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U.S. EPA denies California waiver and faces lawsuit
[UPDATE 2008-01-03] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has denied a waiver to California to prevent the state from setting strict car emission limits, despite the unanimous opinion of its staff. On 2 January 2008, California and 15 other states sued the federal agency.
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