Article: New car co2 targets will reduce emissions and cut motorists' running costs.

M2 PRESSWIRE-10 July 2008-UK Government: New car co2 targets will reduce emissions and cut motorists' running costs(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly has today launched a consultation on European Commission proposals to introduce compulsory CO2 targets for new cars. This will reduce carbon emissions, make cars more fuel efficient and cut the running costs of new cars.

The proposed target of 130gCO2/km by 2012 as the fleet average for each car manufacturer across the EU for all new cars will not only be an important step forward in tackling climate change, it will also incentivise the use of technology that will improve ...

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