EU 130g CO2 limit by 2012.should i be concerned?

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from  "Car makers will be forced to cut carbon dioxide emissions produced bynew cars under fresh rules outlined today by the European commission.The new rules, which car makers have warned will increase the price ofnew vehicles and could threaten jobs in Europe, will requiremanufacturers to reduce CO2 emissions to an average of 130g/km by2012.Despite the existence of voluntary targets set below that level, thecurrent average across Europe is 163g/km, while in the UK new cars areemitting an average of 167.2g/km."should i keep this in mind when choosing a new car for this or nextyear? or would this law apply to only cars sold in 2012 onwards?thx

malc · Accepted Answer

If they can retrospectively reduce your emissions then yes, be very concerned. Otherwise it obviously only applies to new build. Of course it makes more sense to reduce your emissions anyway from an environmental viewpoint.

Brian · Answer

And note that it says "average". There are already many vehicles which comewell within the future rules.

Adrian · Answer

Brian (     gurgled happily, sounding much like theywere saying : Indeed.Is that manufacturer average, or industry?If it's manufacturer average, is it by brand or by parent company? Presumably it's volume-weighted, so 10 x 120g/km cars "cancel out" 1 x 230g/km car produced?Could this be why Porsche are wriggling around with upping their stake in  the rest of VAG they don't already own?

EU 130g CO2 limit by 2012.should i be concerned?

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