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European Car Industry has Long-standing Environmental Track Record

The European vehicle manufacturers are technology leaders and have a long-standing track record in improving the environmental performance of their cars, trucks, buses and coaches.

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Production: car makers reduce environmental impact

European auto manufacturers have significantly reduced the environmental impact of vehicle production in recent years. Per unit produced, energy consumption, CO2 emissions, waste, water use and VOC emissions have all decreased.

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Cars, Trucks and the Environment

updated: Using limited resources responsibly and protecting our environment: these are probably the greatest assignments of society today. European automobile manufacturers have an important role to play.

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Copenhagen: Automakers reaffirm their commitment to sustainable mobility

As world focus turns to the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference in December, European automakers re-affirm their commitment to sustainable mobility at the heart of their business strategies.

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Over 50 CO2-cutting technologies introduced up to date

Over the past decade, a large range of new CO2 efficient solutions have been brought to market. Others are in the pipeline for introduction over the next few years. The industry spends over € 26 billion annually or about 5% of its turnover on R&D

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The Pros and Cons of Hybrids

All European car manufacturers have been involved in the research and development of hybrid engines for some time and several have models that are either already on the market or close to market introduction. However, hybrid cars are far from being the only solution.

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DOSSIER: AIR QUALITY

Improving Air Quality

Engine technologies and exhaust after-treatment systems have slashed pollutant emissions like particles and NOx from cars as well as busses, trucks and vans, boosting air quality in towns and cities.

• Dossier - Air Quality 

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DOSSIER: CO2 EMISSIONS

Reducing CO2 emissions

Climate change is a global challenge which demands collective action and international cooperation. The automotive sector is playing a leading role, embracing its responsibility to reduce CO2 emissions from products in-use and production sites.

• Dossier - CO2 emissions

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DOSSIER: RECYCLING

Recycling of vehicles, a prime example of industry progress

Responsible manufacturers take a holistic view when considering opportunities to recycle and recover material at the end of a product’s life. This forms part of a sustainable manufacturing strategy and the car sector has embraced this cradle-to-grave approach.

• Dossier - Recycling 

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DOSSIER: NOISE REDUCTION

NOISE REDUCTION - balancing between facts and perception

Since 1970, vehicle noise levels have been reduced by 90%. Today, tyres and roads represent the dominant factors in vehicle noise. This requires a different approach from regulators.

• Dossier - Noise Reduction 

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ACEA members support global solution for new cooling refrigerants

The transition to alternative refrigerant systems for Mobile Air Conditioning Systems (MAC) represents a significant technical and industrial challenge. The overall efficiency of air-conditioning systems is affected by many external parameters, such as temperature and humidity. In addition, the available alternatives all have their specific requirements in terms of storage, operating conditions, car design and system maintenance.

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