ACEA LIVE FEED - environment

Auto manufacturers agree on specifications to connect electrically chargeable vehicles to the elect

2010-06-24T12:50:00Z

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Commission consultants: Fleet renewal schemes benefit economy and environment

2010-06-03T15:34:00Z

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Commission defines framework conditions for deploying ‘clean and energy efficient vehicles’

2010-04-28T12:01:00Z

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European vehicle makers welcome policy coordination around e-mobility

2010-02-09T11:44:00Z

San Sebastian, 09/02/2010 – The European automobile manufacturers welcome the initiative taken by the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union to discuss the opportunities as well as challenges offered by e-mobility during today’s informal Competitiveness Council in San Sebastian.

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The Environmental Contribution of the Commercial Vehicles Industry

2009-09-01T13:30:00Z

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Production: car makers reduce environmental impact

2009-05-29T16:15:00Z

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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EU Legislators must ensure consumers have access to the right fuel for their vehicles

2008-12-18T12:14:00Z

Brussels, 18/10/2008- The European automobile manufacturers welcome the adoption yesterday in the European Parliament of reports on the fuel quality directive and the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, but urge legislators to ensure consumers access to fuels that fit their vehicles and without confusion at the pump.

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European auto industry calls on EU to help sustain changeover to low-emission car fleet

2008-10-06T11:05:00Z

Brussels, 06/10/2008 - The European automobile manufacturers are deeply concerned about the evolving financial crisis and the consequent drop in consumer confidence and economic growth.

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Road transport stakeholders call on EU to promote freight transport efficiency

2008-09-30T08:37:00Z

Hanover, 30/09/2008- Exploring “Efficiency in road transport” at the 62nd IAA International Motor Show for Commercial Vehicles, the road transport industry stressed the need to allow cross-border circulation of longer heavier vehicles - Modular Concept - on a European scale, as it increases transport efficiency and positively affects both the environment and road safety, creating better rather than more transport.

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CO2 tax on cars widespread in West-European Member States

2008-03-27T14:09:00Z

Brussels, 27/03/2008 - Almost all West-European countries now levy some form of CO2 tax on passenger cars.

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Automakers call for an integrated approach

2008-03-04T20:16:00Z

Geneva, 05/03/2008 - The auto industry is committed to reducing CO2 emissions from traffic and stresses the need for a comprehensive strategy to achieve cost-effective results.

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Automakers support development of improved market fuels

2008-03-04T20:06:01Z

Geneva, 05/03/2008 - The automakers all over the world strongly support the activities begun by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN/ECE), aimed at ensuring the availability of high quality fuels in all markets.

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European Parliament calls for strengthening automotive industry competitiveness

2008-01-16T13:33:00Z

Brussels, 16/01/2008 - The European Parliament has given an important statement on the need to improve the regulatory framework for the European automotive industry, by voting in its plenary session, yesterday in Strasbourg, in favour of the report on CARS21 by the Industry Committee rapporteur Jorgo Chatzimarkakis (ALDE, Germany).

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Commercial vehicle manufacturers support harmonisation of air pollution control standards

2007-12-21T14:55:01Z

Brussels, 21/12/2007 - The European commercial vehicle manufacturers encourage the EU and other worldwide policy makers to agree a complete air pollution control package that will result in the first truly global standard for trucks.
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European auto industry insists on need for balanced and constructive CO2 legislation

2007-12-19T12:46:00Z

Brussels, 19/12/2007 - The European Commission’s legislative proposal on reducing CO2 emissions from cars, adopted today, does not offer the proclaimed balanced framework to cut CO2 emissions and to safeguard EU competitiveness and growth.

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CEOs give encouragement to climate change talks in Bali

2007-12-10T13:31:00Z

Brussels, 07/12/2007 - "We think it vital that the ministerial conference in Indonesia works towards the kind of comprehensive agreement that our planet needs."

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Commercial vehicle manufacturers reduce air pollution to extremely ambitious levels

2007-11-22T09:52:00Z

Brussels, 22/11/2007 - The European commercial vehicle industry aims to reduce NOx (nitrogen oxide) emissions by a further 80% and particulate matter by 50% compared to the current air pollution control standards for trucks in the EU.

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European car industry rejects accusations made by green pressure group

2007-11-16T15:49:00Z

Brussels, 16/11/2007 - The European car industry rejects the accusations made by an environmental pressure group yesterday, that the automotive sector does not do enough to reduce CO2 emissions from cars.

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European Passenger Car CEOs express resolve to further cut CO2 from cars

2007-09-12T01:47:00Z

Frankfurt, 12/09/2007 - They call on EU governments to embrace a cost-effective integrated approach, which would result in larger environmental gains and safeguard employment in the EU. ...

Davies (MEP) does not address real issues regarding CO2-emission reduction from cars

2007-07-17T04:44:00Z

Brussels, 17/07/2007 - This week the European Parliament Environment Committee will debate the draft Davies' report on further reducing CO2 emissions from cars. Davies' report recognises the need for sufficient lead-time for the European automotive industry . The targets for CO2 emission reductions from cars mentioned, however, are far too stringent. Furthermore, Davies' report focusses only on vehicle technology, disregarding the need for a combination of efforts and measures to achieve better, cost-effective results for the environment, the industry and society as a whole.
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EU recycling definition gets thumbs-up from industry sectors

2007-06-29T04:38:00Z

Brussels, 29/06/2007- The European plastics and automotive industries joined forces today in support of legislation that will further encourage innovation in recycling technologies. The move comes in response to the endorsement by the Environment Council yesterday evening of a ‘broad definition’ of recycling, as part of the proposed revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive.
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EU Environment Council recognises need for integrated approach and transparent impact assessment

2007-06-29T04:34:00Z

Brussels, 29/06/2007- The European automobile manufacturers welcome the recognition yesterday evening by the EU Council of environment ministers of an integrated approach to reduce further CO2 emissions from cars. The Council also stressed the need for a transparent assessment of the impact of new legislation, including its repercussions on the labour market. ...

European Automobile Industry United in Approach towards Further Reducing CO2 Emissions from Cars

2007-06-08T05:23:00Z

Venice, 08/06/2007- The Board of Directors of ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, agreed at their regular meeting today on the general framework and basic principles that should apply to the new EU policy to further reduce carbon emissions from cars, of which the European Commission is currently drafting a proposal. The details of a possible legislative framework will be subject to further discussions in the months ahead. “Defining the right policy is a long process and needs thorough assessment and consideration”, said Sergio Marchionne, President of ACEA and CEO of Fiat. ...

Proposed CO2 emission targets are arbitrary and too severe

2007-02-07T01:29:00Z

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Car industry wants fact-based policy on CO2 reductions

2007-01-26T06:06:00Z

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