Tag : CO2
Fleets able to unlock Scope 3 transparency with new CO2 data
Fleets and finance firms looking to report on carbon footprint over a vehicle’s lifetime are set to benefit from the launch of new data from Cap … Read More »
Average CO2 emissions from new cars increases for third consecutive year
According to provisional data, published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA), average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new passenger cars registered in the European Union … Read More »
3Dtracking sees increasing demand for CO2 emissions monitoring
The telematics software solution provider 3Dtracking reports increasing demand from fleet management service providers, for CO2 emissions monitoring and reporting.
Tighter CO2 targets would bring all-round benefits
Carmakers should face more stringent CO2 targets to help drive zero and low-emission vehicle developments, according to MEP Miriam Dalli.
New car CO2 emissions in Europe rise for first time in decade
Average CO2 emissions from new cars in Europe increased by 0.3g/km in 2017; the first rise in 10 years.
CO2 levels rising as fleets migrate to PCH and petrols
Average CO2 emissions are on the rise from British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) member lease cars as a result of Government’s tax drives on … Read More »
Audi develops sustainable diesel from water
Audi is to start producing ‘virtually CO2-neutral’ e-diesel from early next year, using renewable energy, water and CO2 taken from the atmosphere.
Adding lightness to vehicles could reduce emissions by 40%
A new report has concluded that 40% of emissions could be cut by reducing vehicle mass.
Carbon dioxide concentrations hit highest level in 800,000 years
Rapid cuts in CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions are essential to stop the planet heading for dangerous temperature increases by the end of this century.
Government makes £15m available for low-emission vehicle R&D
The Department for Transport has launched a competition of £15m in funding for research into low-emission technology for lorries, as well as cars and vans.
New RDE tests criticised for not reflecting rush hour pollution
The “real-world” emission test introduced at the start of September for all new vehicles still needs updating to give an accurate picture of harmful exhaust emissions … Read More »
EV uptake vital to meet proposed post-2021 CO2 targets
Europe’s car makers have laid out plans that indicate EV uptake is vital to meet post-2021 CO2 targets, ahead of a European Commission proposal due later … Read More »
Leasing industry expresses concern over new economy test
The BVRLA is urging its leasing members to consider how new emissions testing rules will affect them amid concerns over the higher CO2 emissions that are … Read More »
The £365m Diesel Tax Grab
Professor Colin Tourick is unconvinced by the company car tax reforms announced in the latest Budget.