International motoring body calls for worldwide CO2 target for cars
Mon 29 October 2007
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The FIA - the international body representing motoring and motor sport - has called on the United Nations to adopt the first ever worldwide target for CO2 emissions. The FIA and its member clubs worldwide unanimously agreed to a Declaration which sets a global CO2 emissions benchmark of 140g/km for passenger cars as part of a new international framework for greener motoring.
The Declaration, entitled 'Make Cars Green', is intended, according to the FIA, to help governments around the world work towards cost-effective environmental policies for the motor vehicle sector.
Max Mosley, the FIA President, says that the organisation considers that a serious rethink on fuel economy and CO2 reduction is required across the motor vehicle sector worldwide. The FIA is proposing a global framework which will create a level playing field allowing manufacturers and governments across different markets and regions to work together on this problem.
The key measure of adopting a non-mandatory global CO2 emissions benchmark of 140g/km for passenger cars would ensure that progress in fuel efficiency of new motor vehicles across markets all around the world could be assessed so that decision makers can work towards cost-effective environmental policies for the automotive sector.
Mosley added: "There must be an integrated approach involving new vehicle technologies, improved fuel quality, better traffic management and measures that encourage motorists to recognise their responsibility to reduce CO2 emissions. "
Among its recommendations, the FIA Declaration also outlines ways to promote more environmentally friendly and fuel efficient driver behaviour; reform motoring taxation with an emphasis on use rather than ownership; introduce new technologies to help motorists monitor their environmental impact; save energy through improved tyre design; and encourage the global use of unleaded and sulphur free fuels.
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