Vans

News: Attacks on van CO2 law 'not credible'

Moves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vans are hotting up, with debate beginning this month on emissions targets for vehicle makers to meet by 2016 and 2020.

March 18, 2010 | Climate Change & Energy | T&E Bulletin | Vans

News: Motor lobby attack on van CO2 law is not credible

Some of Europe's biggest-selling vans are already close to meeting proposed EU CO2 targets for 2016 after making big improvements in fuel efficiency this year, according to T&E. Meanwhile the car industry lobby continues to claim that EU proposals for binding reduction targets are 'unrealistic'. That claim is not credible, says T&E.

March 12, 2010 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Press Releases | Vans

Publications: Analysis of industry position on vans and CO2

European vanmakers have attacked the European Commission's proposal to cut CO2 emissions and improve the fuel efficiency of light commercial vehicles (LCVs). This paper examines five of their key arguments and attempts to present a more balanced view of the issue.

January 30, 2010 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Vans

Publications: Briefing: Vans and CO2

Briefing on proposed CO2 targets for light commercial vehicles.

December 16, 2009 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Vans

Publications: Cleaner and Safer Road Transport: Response to the European Commission Consultation

Response to the European Commission consultation on the EU Road Safety Action Programme 2011-2020

December 7, 2009 | Infrastructure | Cars | Lorries & Road Freight | Vans | General Transport

News: Effectiveness of EU tyre label scheme will depend on retailers

The European Parliament has approved a new energy efficiency, safety and noise labelling scheme for new tyres. Transport & Environment says the label is a step forward but much will now depend on national authorities being strict on implementing the scheme.

November 25, 2009 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Lorries & Road Freight | Noise | Press Releases | Vans

News: Vans regulation carries fingerprints of strong industry lobbying

Europe’s first legislation to limit carbon dioxide emissions from new vans has been published by the Commission. Although a significant development, the draft regulation has the fingerprints of fierce lobbying by the automotive industry, and even the EU’s environment commissioner regretted its reduced level of ambition.

November 16, 2009 | Vans | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | T&E Bulletin

News: Commission announces weakened van CO2 limits

The European Commission has finally announced plans to introduce new fuel efficiency standards for vans.

October 28, 2009 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Press Releases | Vans

News: Car makers’ performance makes case for van limits

The latest figures on how car makers are reducing carbon dioxide emissions from new cars highlight rapidly differing performances among the main manufacturers. But the pattern of those differences shows that the forthcoming obligatory CO2 limits are leading to changes in the automotive industry, which has led T&E to intensify its call for the EU to introduce CO2 limits for light commercial vehicles.

October 14, 2009 | Cars | T&E Bulletin | Climate Change & Energy | Vans

News: Carmakers divided on CO2 cuts

Carmakers reduced carbon emissions by wildly varying degrees last year with the best performers achieving four to five times larger cuts than the worst.

September 14, 2009 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Press Releases | Vans

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